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Bonava

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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.