Mouloukhia / Sauce Gombo Tchadienne (N’Djamena Spiced Okra, Tomato & Beef Stew) – Authentic Chad Recipe

Ingredients for Mouloukhia / Sauce Gombo Tchadienne (N’Djamena Spiced Okra, Tomato & Beef Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender beef cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups fresh sliced okra pods, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup crushed ripe tomatoes and warm millet/corn polenta
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Chad seasoning (ground coriander, cumin, ginger, cardamom pinch)
• 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 ground coriander, cumin, ginger, cardamom pinch and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Chad's kitchen.
3. Add tender beef cubes and fresh sliced okra pods, 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 crushed ripe tomatoes and warm millet/corn polenta, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.