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Bonava (Meat and Potatoes Stew)
Bonava (Meat and Potatoes Stew) is a traditional Mauritanian recipe for a classic stew of meat and mixed vegetables. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mauritanian version of: Meat and Potatoes Stew (Bonava).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
60 minutes
Total Time:
80 minutes
Serves:
4–6
Rating: 
Tags : Lamb RecipesMutton RecipesVegetable RecipesMauritania Recipes
This is a classic meat and vegetable stew from Mauritania. Traditionally it is served with flatbread or French bread.
Ingredients:
500g mutton or lamb, cubed
200g onions, sliced
1kg potatoes, peeled and quartered
200g turnips, peeled and sliced
1kg carrots, peeled and sliced
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
oil for frying
Method:
Heat a little oil in a casserole or stewing pot. Add the meat and onion slices and fry for about 5 minutes over high heat. Add the potatoes, carrots and turnips then pour in 1.5l water. Season to taste with salt and black pepper then bring to a boil.
As soon as the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook gently for 50 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve accompanied by flatbreads or French bread.
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