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Posted: 05.01.03 @ 3 p.m. Banana And Coconut Beef Stew

This native Gambian dish should be served hot, over rice or accompanied by one of the stiff maize porridges from Ugali, mentioned in the African Recipes Cookbook.

INGREDIENTS
	SHOPPING LIST
	_____	2 lb lean beef
	_____	5 firm, green bananas (ensure they are not ripe)
	_____	2 large onions
	_____	1 large tomato
	_____	2 cups coconut milk
	_____	1 cup water
	_____	2 tbsp vegetable oil
	_____	1/2 lb peas
	_____	6 oz snow peas, mange tout, washed
	_____	salt and pepper (to taste)

Banana And Coconut Beef Stew

1. Peel and dice the onions finely.

COOKING TOOLS

2. Dice the tomato into coarse pieces.

3. Peel the bananas and cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces.

4. Dice the beef into approximately 1/2 inch pieces.

5. Place the meat in a saucepan, cover with water, add salt, bring to the boil and then simmer until tender.

6. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions without browning. Add the tomato as well as the meat mixture. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Continue cooking until the tomatoes soften.

7. Add the coconut milk, stirring continuously and bring the mixture to the boil.

8. Add the banana pieces and the peas to the stew.

9. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the bananas are cooked, soft but not mushy.

Materials are reprinted with permission from Michael Tracey and Africhef.com.This recipe is an excerpt from the book "African Recipes: Real Food From Africa" by Michael Tracey. Buy the book online or download the e-version at Africhef.com.