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🍲 **Regrav with Beef and Vegetables**
This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender beef with a medley of vegetables and fragrant jasmine rice, making it a perfect meal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
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🌍 **What Is Regrav?**
Regrav is a traditional dish that showcases the rich flavors of beef and a variety of vegetables, all cooked together with jasmine rice. This dish is beloved for its comforting qualities and the ability to customize it with your favorite ingredients.
đź§ľ **Ingredients**
**Base:**
- 1.5 kg cooked beef
- 2.5 kg broken jasmine rice
- 625 ml oil (250 ml per kg of rice)
- 3 fresh tomatoes
- 5 small onions
- 1 head of garlic
- Salt (to taste)
**Optional:**
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Cassava
- Green beans
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 3 small green peppers
- A bunch of parsley
- A bunch of basil leaves
- Hot peppers (to taste)
- Spices: ginger, paprika, curry powder, dry thyme, black pepper, and seasoning/bouillon of your choice
👩‍🍳 **Step-by-Step Instructions**
1. **Prepare the Rice:**
- Add boiling water and salt to the broken jasmine rice.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. **Fry the Vegetables (Optional):**
- In a large pot, heat the oil.
- Fry your choice of vegetables until they are browned.
- Remove and set aside.
3. **Blend the Aromatics:**
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- In a blender, combine garlic, onions, green peppers, basil, parsley, and hot peppers (if using).
- Blend until smooth and set aside.
4. **Prepare the Beef:**
- In a bowl, mix the pre-cooked beef with mustard, black pepper, and spices (curry powder, paprika, ginger, dry thyme, and seasoning).
- Stir well and then add to the hot oil in the pot.
- Stir-fry for a few minutes.
5. **Add the Onion Mixture:**
- Add half of the blended onion mixture to the beef and stir.
- Pour in half a cup of water and let it cook for a few minutes.
6. **Incorporate Fresh Tomatoes:**
- Mash the fresh tomatoes with clean hands and add them to the beef mixture.
- Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
7. **Combine and Cook the Vegetables:**
- Add all the fried vegetables back into the pot.
- Cover with water and add salt to taste.
- Allow the vegetables to cook until tender, then remove them and set aside (leave cassava in if using).
8. **Add Remaining Ingredients:**
- Add green beans (if using), hot peppers, remaining spices, and bouillon.
- Cover with water (2 liters for every kg of rice).
- Add the remaining onion mixture and salt to taste.
9. **Cook the Rice:**
- Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear.
- Add the rice to the soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, flip the rice and reduce the heat.
- Let it cook on low heat until done.
10. **Serve:**
- Once ready, serve the rice with the vegetables on the side.
- Garnish with lime and hot pepper if desired.
🍽️ **How to Serve**
Serve the Regrav hot, accompanied by lime wedges and additional hot peppers for those who enjoy a spicy kick. This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or crusty bread.
đź’ˇ **Pro Tips**
- Customize your vegetable selection based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences.
- For a richer flavor, allow the dish to simmer longer after adding the rice.
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- Adjust the spice levels according to your taste, especially if serving children.
🔥 **Why You’ll Love This**
Regrav is not only delicious but also versatile and satisfying. The combination of tender beef, colorful vegetables, and fragrant rice makes it a comforting meal that brings everyone together at the table. Enjoy the warmth and love in every bite!