A taste of The Gambia

Domada

Domada or Durangoo originates from the Mali, home of the Mandinka tribe and the largest community in The Gambia. The unique flavour of this wonderfully piquant dish comes from the concentrated peanut paste which is produced locally. Whilst Domada is usually made with either beef or a meaty fish such as sakar (tuna) or coujele (captain fish), When cooked with only vegetables; the peanuts are a good source of protein, making a highly nutritious and tasty vegetarian dish.

1. Cut the beef into cubes, or fish into 4 cutlets. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

2. Halve the aubergine, sprinkle with a small amount of salt, and leave on the side to rest to take out the bitterness.

3. Chop the onions and tomatoes.

4. Peel the potatoes and carrots. Leave them whole, or if they are large cut in half.

5. Quarter the cabbage.

6. In a separate bowl, dissolve the peanut paste into the water then pass through a sieve, discarding any husks left in the sieve.

7. Make a stock in a large pan by adding together the tomato paste, lemon juice, stock cube and sieved peanut paste.

8. Add the meat of fish, and vegetables.

9. Cover, cook slowly, and leave to simmer for 2 hours on a low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Domada is usually served with boiled white rice.

Ingredients to serve 4

Preparation time 30mins Cooking time 2hrs

500g stewing beef or 800g fish cutlets
Salt and pepper to season
1 aubergine
4 small/medium onions
100g fresh tomatoes
250g potatoes
250g carrots
1 medium cabbage
250g peanut paste
2 litres water
100g tomato paste
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 stock cube
1 teaspoon chilli sauce
1 Kilo of Boiled white rice to serve

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Tel +220 4460280

Gambia Attractions

Though the Gambia is small it offers a wide variety of sites offering tourist excursions and attractions. There are numerous land-based tours, mixed excursions and river trips.

Starting from the coastal holiday resorts of Kombo North you can begin with the various tourist attractions of Banjul the capital where there is Gambia national Museum on Independence Drive, the bustling and lively Albert Market, the huge arch at the entrance to the capital or marvel at some of the colonial architecture.

A few kilometres away from the capital and towards the coastal areas you get to the major vacation locations of Bakau, Cape Point, Fajara, Kololi, (Senegambia strip) and Kotou where you can enjoy local attractions of endless goldenbeaches & almost guaranteed sunshine and other leisure activities such as watersports, quad-biking, golf and tennis.

These areas are where most tourist choose to spend there time with its numerous restaurants, bars, shops and local night clubs particularly in the Kololi and Senegambia areas.At Bakau there is the Craft Market, Katchikally Crocodile Pool (whose crocs are allegedly said to be so tame they allow tourist to touch them) further inland you find Serrekunda town with its dazzling and hectic market, Sunday Wresting and tie-and-dye factory.

There is also the Bijilo Forest Park which is within easy walking distance from the Kairaba or Senegambia hotels. The destinations of Brufut Heights and Brufut Gardens are becoming an increasingly important resort destinations. For the more adventurous you can take a one-day or half-day excursion further down the coast of theTanji Village Museum and bird reserve where you can hire a boat and take an excursion among the mangroves with amazing unspoilt scenery.

You can also go for camel safaris at Tanji which is located just after the bridge on the left. Birdwatching is possible even within the tropical gardens of the major hotels and many actively encourage birds to breed on their hotel complexes. However the Gambia has many wildlife and bird reserves such Tanji and Abuko Nature Reserve which is a 20 minutes drive from most hotels. Abuko forest is also home to hyenas and various species of monkeys.

There are numerous safari camps located up-country and most are to be found on the river banks offering reasonably descent accommodation. For the even more adventurous you can visit the Tanbi Wetland Reserve which is located directly south of the capital. It is a large expanse of creeks and mangrove swamps with plenty of opportunities for cruising, bird watching fishing.Fishing excursion opportunities are endless. You can choose both sea or creek fishing as well as the river itself where you can hire a boat from numerous tour operators located at Denton Bridge.

Be sure to also see:Abuko Nature Reserve Bao Bolon (also spelt Baobolong) Fort Bullen Basse Santa Su Brufut Heights & Gardens Resort Jinack Island National Park of Niumi Kanilai Game Park Ancient stone circles at Kerr Batch Pirang Forest National Park Tanji River Karinti Bird Reserve Wassu Stone Circles.

Contact details and Reservations:
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!


info@luigiscomplex.com
www.luigis.gm/
Tel +220 4460280