Tiguere Degue
A savory and flavorful millet and peanut stew, often prepared for special occasions. It features tender meat (typically beef or lamb) simmered in a rich sauce with a base of ground peanuts and millet flour, enhanced with aromatic spices and vegetables.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Beef or Lamb(cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 200 g Millet Flour
- 300 g Roasted Peanuts(unsalted, shelled)
- 3 large Onions(chopped)
- 400 g Tomatoes(crushed or pureed)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1.5 liters Water(approximately)
- to taste Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 small Optional: Chili Pepper(finely chopped, for heat)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
- 2
Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Return the browned meat to the pot. Add enough water to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- 6
While the meat is simmering, grind the roasted peanuts into a fine powder using a food processor or blender. In a separate bowl, whisk the millet flour with about 1 cup of water to form a smooth paste.
- 7
Add the ground peanuts to the simmering stew. Stir well to combine. Gradually whisk in the millet flour paste, ensuring no lumps form. Add more water as needed to reach a thick stew consistency.
- 8
If using, add the chopped chili pepper. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the stew has thickened and the flavors have melded.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, traditionally with rice or couscous.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure peanuts are well-roasted for the best flavor.
- ✓Grind peanuts to a very fine powder to avoid a gritty texture.
- ✓Stirring is crucial during the final cooking stage to prevent the millet and peanut mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
🔄 Variations
- Add diced sweet potatoes or carrots for extra vegetables.
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water for part of the liquid.