Ndambé (Senegalese Black-Eyed Pea Stew) by @niangcook

1h50
Medium

4 servings

🫘

200 g

Black-eyed Peas

🥩

500 g

Beef For Stewing

🫑

1 small

Green Bell Pepper

🧅

1 medium

Spring Onion

🌶️

1 small

Chili Pepper

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🫚

20 g

Ginger

🧂

5 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🟥

2 g

Paprika

🌶️

2 g

Sweet Chili Powder

🧅

1

Onion

🍅

2

Tomatoes

🍅

180 g

Tomato Paste

💧

1.5 L

Water

🍃

2

Bay Leaves

🫒

15 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Place the black-eyed peas in a bowl, cover generously with cold water, and soak for at least 8 hours.

    black-eyed peas
    water
    🍲large pot

  2. Step 2/14

    Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas thoroughly.

    black-eyed peas
    🥣colander

  3. Step 3/14

    Cut the stewing beef into bite-size cubes and finely chop the onion and tomatoes.

    stewing beef
    onion
    tomato
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/14

    Blend the green bell pepper, scallion, chili pepper, garlic, and fresh ginger into a smooth marinade.

    green bell pepper
    scallion
    chili pepper
    garlic
    fresh ginger

  5. Step 5/14

    Stir the salt, black pepper, paprika, and sweet chili powder into the blended marinade.

    salt
    black pepper
    paprika
    sweet chili powder
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoon

  6. Step 6/14

    Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the stewing beef with a little salt and black pepper.

    cooking oil
    stewing beef
    salt
    black pepper
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/14

    Add half of the marinade to the browned beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

    stewing beef
    green bell pepper
    scallion
    chili pepper
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/14

    Add the chopped onion and tomatoes to the pot, then cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    onion
    tomato
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/14

    Stir in the tomato paste and fry it for 1 to 2 minutes until it darkens slightly.

    tomato paste
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/14

    Pour in 1.5 L of water and add the bay leaves, drained black-eyed peas, and remaining marinade.

    water
    bay leaf
    black-eyed peas
    green bell pepper
    scallion
    chili pepper
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    🍲large pot
    🥛measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/14

    Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes.

    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/14

    Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

    salt
    black pepper
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoon

  13. Step 13/14

    Simmer over low heat for a final 15 to 20 minutes, until the beef and peas are tender and the sauce is thick.

    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/14

    Remove the bay leaves and serve the Ndambé hot with warm bread.

    bay leaf
    bread
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes, Vegetables, Spices, Condiments, Liquids

Ingredients

Black-eyed peas, Beef for stewing, Green bell pepper, Spring onion, Chili pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Sweet chili powder, Onion, Tomatoes, Tomato paste, Water, Bay leaves, Oil

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Peanut Free

Calories

510 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 35g, Carbohydrates: 57g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 12g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 6.2mg, Potassium: 1030mg, Zinc: 7.1mg, Magnesium: 92mg, Sodium: 650mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 145mcg, Vitamin C: 42mg, Vitamin B12: 2.1mcg, Folate: 155mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 20 minutes

Overall

1 hour 50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large pot, wooden spoon, colander, measuring jug, measuring spoon

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Stew

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Thick, Tender, Hearty, Saucy, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Tomato-rich, Spicy, Smoky, Earthy, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool rapidly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Freeze after cooling completely,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)