Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Fermented cassava paste (placali)800 g
- Water1 L
- Onions2
- Tomatoes3
- Garlic cloves3
- Scotch bonnet chilli1
- Vegetable oil4 tbsp
- Water800 ml
- Stock cube1
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Okra, sliced500 g
- Red palm oil3 tbsp
- Beef, cubed1 kg
Method
- PlacaliCook the fermented cassava paste in water, beating hard, until it becomes a smooth, glossy dough.
- BaseFry onion, garlic and chilli; add tomatoes and cook to a thick base.
- SauceAdd okra and palm oil; cook 15 minutes until thick and slimy (sauce gombo).
- MainBrown the beef and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
- ServeServe together.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 684 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.4 g |
| Fat | 31.4 g |
| Fibre | 7.8 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 839 mg |
| Saturated fat | 10.4 g |
| Serving size | about 730 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Placali with Beef take to make?
About 2 h 15 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 1 h 50 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Placali with Beef?
About 684 kcal per serving, with 37 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 730 g each.
Which allergens does Placali with Beef contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Placali with Beef from?
Placali with Beef is a main course from Côte d'Ivoire. Placali with beef.