Savour dried beef in peanut butter sauce

DRIED beef (chimukuyu) stew, a dish prepared from dried meat simmered in a rich peanut butter sauce, is a staple in many parts of the country.

Beef is traditionally dried using smoke and salt. The method infuses the meat with a unique depth of flavour.

Peanut butter (dovi) adds a creamy richness that perfectly complements the smoky notes of the dried meat. Ready to experience this Zimbabwean classic? Let us get cooking!

 

Ingredients

500g to 1kg dried meat;

Salt;

Onion, diced;

Garlic, crushed;

Two medium tomatoes;

Two chillies;

Cooking oil;

Peanut butter

Directions

1. Dice the dried meat into bite size pieces; you can soak it in water overnight. Wash it and dispose of the water.
2. Put it on the stove or fire on medium heat. Boil until tender.
3. Add salt and cooking oil, then fry until golden brown. At this stage, introduce the crushed garlic and diced onion. Fry until the onion is translucent.
4. Put grated tomatoes and leave until the tomatoes are cooked. Add a bit of stock left over from the boiling and reduce heat.
5. Mix your peanut butter in hot water and stir before adding it into the pot.

On low heat, allow it to simmer. Serve with starch of your choice. Enjoy! — bigbite