Djibouti Fah-Fah
A hearty and flavorful soup or stew, traditionally made with goat meat, vegetables, and green chilies. It's often served with the Djiboutian flatbread, canjeero, making it a satisfying and comforting meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 700 g Goat meat (or lamb/beef)(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 large Onions(sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 2-3 Green chilies(deseeded and chopped (adjust to taste))
- 0.5 head Cabbage(finely shredded)
- 2 medium Potatoes(peeled and cubed)
- 6 cups Water or broth
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the goat meat and brown it on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.
- 2
Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, and green chilies. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
- 4
Add the shredded cabbage and cubed potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Return the browned meat to the pot. Add the water or broth, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the stew is too thin, you can simmer it uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes to thicken.
- 8
Serve hot, traditionally with canjeero (Djiboutian flatbread).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If goat meat is unavailable, lamb or beef are good substitutes.
- ✓For a spicier dish, leave some of the seeds in the green chilies or add a pinch of chili flakes.
- ✓Ensure the meat is tender before serving for the best texture.
🔄 Variations
- Add other root vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes.
- A small amount of tomato paste can be added for a richer tomato flavor.
- Some recipes include a bay leaf for added aroma.