SOMALI STEW - MARAQ (PRONOUNCED MAH-RUHK)

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Somali Stew - Maraq (pronounced MAH-ruhk) image

This is a wonderfully flavored stew from "Extending the Table". One of my favorites to serve with "Injera" (see my other recipes) Add hot chili peppers or ground red pepper for a spicy stew.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon oil
1 lb stewing beef, cubed
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup squash, cubed
2 -3 okra, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups water, divided (or enough for stew consistency)
1 large potato, cubed
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3-1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, saute onion in 1-2 Tbsp.
  • oil.
  • Add and brown beef.
  • Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add squash, okra, carrots, tomato paste, and 1 c.
  • water.
  • Continue to cook on high 5 minutes.
  • Add potato, green pepper, salt, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and 1 c.
  • water (or enough for thick stew consistency) Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Serve over rice or with"Injera- Ethiopian Flat Bread" known as canjeero in Somalia.

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