Bonava

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    African

Bonava

Bonava is a traditional lamb and potatoes stew from Mauritania that features a delicious peanut flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 lb lamb (shoulder or hock)
  • 2 lb potatoes with firm flesh , cut into large cubes
  • 6 onions , thinly sliced
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ cup peanut oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chili powder (optional)
  • boiling water
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Instructions

  1. Blanch the onions by immersing them in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Slightly heat oil in a large pot and sauté the onions for a few minutes without browning.
  3. Then sauté the meat at medium / high heat to brown.
  4. Add vinegar, lamb, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  5. Cover with boiling water, just enough to submerge the meat.
  6. Bake for one hour at medium heat.
  7. Add potatoes and cook for for 30 minutes (15 minutes over medium heat and 15 minutes on low heat).
  8. Adjust salt, pepper, and chili and possibly boiling water.
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