Varanga (Crispy Shredded Beef)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

1. 1Country of Origin
2. 2Description
3. 3Presentation & How It's Eaten
4. 4Ingredients
5. 5Optional
6. 6Cooking Tips
7. 7Nutrition Facts

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Country of Origin

Madagascar

Description

Slow-braised beef roast seasoned simply with salt and garlic, pulled into delicate strands and pan-fried until crisped.

Presentation & How It's Eaten

Served hot over plain boiled rice alongside a small bowl of spicy tomato-ginger relish.

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket

• 5 cloves garlic, crushed

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard

• 1.5 tsp sea salt

• 3 cups water

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Step-by-Step Directions

1. Braise Beef: Place beef roast in a heavy pot with water, crushed garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 hours until beef falls apart.

   
   

2. Shred: Remove beef from pot and shred finely using two forks. Reserve remaining pan juices.

   
   

3. Crisp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded beef and fry, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden and crispy.

   
   

4. Finish: Splash 2–3 tablespoons of reserved braising broth over crispy beef right before removing from heat.

Ingredients

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Optional

• Zesty Lime: Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over crisp shredded meat prior to serving.

Cooking Tips

• Ensure beef is boiled until extremely tender so it easily shreds into thin, delicate strands.

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Nutrition Facts

(Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings)

• Calories: ~390 kcal

• Total Fat: 22g

• Saturated Fat: 8g

• Cholesterol: 120mg

• Sodium: 890mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 1g

• Dietary Fiber: 0g

• Sugars: 0g

• Protein: 45g