--- title: Romazava date: 2022-12-23 tags: ['malagasy', 'beef', 'vegetable'] author: ny-andry --- Romazava is a traditional Malagasy stew made with beef and a variety of greens. - ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min - 🍳 Cook time: 2 hrs - 🍽️ Servings: 4 ## Ingredients - 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1 onion, finely chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 2 teaspoons ground cumin - 1 teaspoon ground coriander - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes - 1 cup water - 1 bunch collard greens, stemmed and chopped (or 2 cups frozen collard greens) - 1 bunch turnip greens, stemmed and chopped (or 2 cups frozen turnip greens) - 1 bunch mustard greens, stemmed and chopped (or 2 cups frozen mustard greens) - 1 cup coconut milk - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) ## Directions 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 4. Add the tomatoes, water, and greens and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 5. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. 6. Garnish with cilantro (if using) and serve hot.