Siga Wassa Koun Fonio
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender beef simmered with a rich peanut and tomato sauce, served over fluffy fonio. This dish combines the savory depth of slow-cooked beef with the creamy texture of peanut butter and the tang of tomatoes, creating a comforting and nutritious meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Beef stew meat(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 large Onions(chopped)
- 4 large Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tsp Grated ginger
- 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes((260g))
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 0.75 cup Smooth peanut butter((195g))
- 2 tsp Herbes de Provence
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
- 1.5 cups Fonio
- 3 cups Water(for cooking fonio)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- 2
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes. Return the browned beef to the pot.
- 4
Pour in beef broth, add Herbes de Provence, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is tender.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter with a little warm water or broth until smooth. Stir the peanut butter mixture into the stew. Simmer uncovered for another 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- 6
While the stew simmers, prepare the fonio. Rinse the fonio thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine fonio and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and fonio is fluffy.
- 7
Serve the Siga Wassa Koun over a bed of fluffy fonio.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the stew while it simmers.
- ✓Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- ✓If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or water.
- ✓Ensure the peanut butter is well incorporated to avoid lumps.
🔄 Variations
- Add diced sweet potatoes or carrots to the stew during the last 30 minutes of simmering.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute firm tofu or extra vegetables for the beef.