Africa: Madagascar: Malagasy Ginger Stewed Beef
INGREDIENTS:
2 lb beef beef (diced)
4 clv garlic (peeled and chopped)
2 T ginger (fresh ginger, peeled and grated)
1 T cooking oil (peanut oil is good)
1 t salt (or to taste)
1/2 t pepper (optional
INSTRUCTION:
Heat a little oil in a pan. Season the meat.
Lightly brown the meat on all sides. The meat cooks more in its own fat than the oil.
Cover the meat with water. Add garlic, ginger and oil.
Bring to the boil, cover the pan and simmer for 1-1½ hours, until meat is tender, adding liquid if needed.
Serve over boiled rice.