Hen’omby Ritra (Malagasy Garlic-Glazed Slow-Braised Beef) – Authentic Madagascar Recipe

Ingredients for Hen’omby Ritra (Malagasy Garlic-Glazed Slow-Braised Beef) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed beef chuck or sirloin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups steamed rice, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup pickled carrot-cabbage achards
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with crushed garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Madagascar seasoning (fresh ginger, cracked black pepper, caramelized pan juices)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown cubed beef chuck or sirloin for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, crushed garlic, and fresh ginger, cracked black pepper, caramelized pan juices, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add steamed rice and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in pickled carrot-cabbage achards right before serving warm.