Gurassa bil Dama (Thick Sudanese Wheat Pancakes with Cardamom-Spiced Potato & Beef Stew) – Authentic Sudan Recipe
Northern Sudanese Nubian specialty ladling fragrant cardamom-scented tomato stew over fluffy wheat pancakes.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇩 Sudan (North Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Soft, Thick griddled wheat flatbreads (gurassa), Tender beef and potato cubes in spiced tomato broth, Cardamom pods, Cinnamon
Ingredients for Gurassa bil Dama (Thick Sudanese Wheat Pancakes with Cardamom-Spiced Potato & Beef Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) soft, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups thick griddled wheat flatbreads (gurassa), washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tender beef and potato cubes in spiced tomato broth
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cardamom pods
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Sudan seasoning (cinnamon, cloves, garlic, ginger)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown soft for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, cardamom pods, and cinnamon, cloves, garlic, ginger, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add thick griddled wheat flatbreads (gurassa) and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in tender beef and potato cubes in spiced tomato broth right before serving warm.