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Tanzania: Nyama Ya Figo (Beefsteak and Kidneys)

Source of Recipe

Jones Mayagola from Irinja


Recipe Introduction

In Dar Es Salaam, we had the good fortune to meet Jones Mayagola from Irinja, who is an excellent cook. He informed us that kidneys are considered a great delicacy in his part of the country and are always prepared with beef as in the recipe below. Simmer 1 WHOLE BEEF KIDNEY in salted water to cover for about 30 minutes. Discard water. Cover again with water and simmer for about thirty minutes longer or until tender.
Saute: 1 1/2 Ibs. ROUND STEAK cut into 1-inch pieces in
2 oz. BUTTER, lightly so as not to brown.
Add BEEF KIDNEY, diced and sauteed for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add 1 tsp. CURRY POWDER. Continue sauteeing.
Add: 1/2 cup ONIONS, sliced
2 TOMATOES, sliced
1 pint WATER
1 tsp. SALT
1/2 tsp. CAYENNE PEPPER and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve with: UGALI and/or RICE