Mauritian-style Sega Wat

Ingredients

In this Mauritian adaptation of Sega Wat, we incorporate Mauritian flavors by adding curry powder and garam masala to the traditional Ethiopian spice mix. Additionally, we use local Mauritian ingredients such as fresh ginger and tomatoes to enhance the flavors. The dish is served with Mauritian-style roti or steamed rice, which is a departure from the traditional Ethiopian injera bread. We alse have the original recipe for Sega wat, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef, cubed 500g (1.1 lb) beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix
• 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 4g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3.
   Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
4. 4.
   Add the beef cubes to the pot and brown them on all sides.
5. 5.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes, berbere spice mix, curry powder, and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
6. 6.
   Pour in the beef broth and season with salt to taste.
7. 7.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with Mauritian-style roti or steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef — Choose a tender cut of beef, such as chuck or stewing beef, for best results. Trim any excess fat before cubing.
• Berbere spice mix — If you can't find berbere spice mix, you can make your own by combining paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, ground fenugreek, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the stew.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and add it to the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, as the flavors tend to develop and intensify.

Serving advice

Serve the Mauritian-style Sega Wat hot with Mauritian-style roti or steamed rice. The roti can be used to scoop up the stew or wrap it like a burrito for a handheld meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, sprinkle some additional berbere spice mix on top of the stew before serving. You can also serve the stew in individual bowls and garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh cilantro.