Senegalese · intermediate
Senegalese Spiced Lamb Meatballs In Roasted Peanut Gravy
Tender lamb meatballs seasoned with a pungent green nokoss herb paste, browned and simmered in a savory tomato and roasted peanut sauce with sliced carrots.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 30 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Prepare the nokoss paste by combining minced scallions, half of the garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl or mortar.
- 02
In a mixing bowl, blend the ground lamb with half of the prepared nokoss paste until evenly combined, then shape into 12 equal-sized meatballs.
- 03
Heat vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 6 minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
- 04
Add the remaining garlic and tomato paste to the pan residual drippings, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the paste darkens slightly.
- 05
Whisk the smooth peanut butter into the hot beef broth until liquefied, then pour into the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
- 06
Add the sliced carrots and return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- 07
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 18 minutes until the carrots are tender and the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 08
Uncover, stir the sauce gently, and serve hot over steamed white rice or broken jasmine rice.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Nokoss Infusion
Building a aromatic green herb and garlic paste to season ground meats prior to braising in nutty gravies.
Notes from the kitchen
- Using natural unsweetened peanut butter prevents the savory sauce from turning overly sweet.
- Do not overwork the meatball mixture to maintain a tender texture after simmering.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Senegalese; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.