Domoda Sénégalais aux Légumes (Tangy Tomato, Flour-Roux & Root Vegetable Stew) – Authentic Senegal Recipe

Ingredients for Domoda Sénégalais aux Légumes (Tangy Tomato, Flour-Roux & Root Vegetable Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed sweet potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups pumpkin, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup and carrots
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Senegal seasoning (tamarind/lemon tang, sweet onion, bay leaf, parsley)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in tamarind/lemon tang, sweet onion, bay leaf, parsley and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Senegal's kitchen.
3. Add cubed sweet potatoes and pumpkin, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in and carrots, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.