Galimafre - a festive meat stew of medieval French peasants

6 servings

85 minutes

Galimafre is a fragrant festive meat stew that originated from medieval France. In peasant homes, it symbolized abundance and celebration, combining simple yet rich ingredients into a vibrant palette of flavors. Tender pieces of beef and chicken simmer with white wine, while grapes and spices add a sweet-spicy depth. Sorrel gives the dish a tangy freshness, highlighting the richness of the meat. Galimafre warmed families during long evenings by the hearth, providing heartiness and comfort. Today, this dish serves as an excellent example of ancient gastronomy and can surprise even the most discerning gourmet.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 687.8
• Proteins: 43.8g
• Fats: 48.8g
• Carbohydrates: 15.2g

Ingredients

• Beef: 0.5 kg
• Chicken: 1 kg
• Lard: 100 g
• Dry white wine: 200 ml
• Sorrel: 200 g
• Salt: pinch
• Green grapes: 500 g
• Cinnamon: pinch
• Grated ginger: pinch
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Carnation: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Cut the beef and chicken into medium-sized pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 0.5 kg
   • Chicken: 1 kg

2. Chop the grapes and spices in a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green grapes: 500 g
   • Cinnamon:  pinch
   • Grated ginger:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Carnation:  pinch

3. Cut the fat into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lard: 100 g

4. Chop the sorrel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sorrel: 200 g

5. Sauté the meat ingredients and fat over medium heat for about an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 0.5 kg
   • Chicken: 1 kg
   • Lard: 100 g

6. Add wine, sorrel, sauce made of grapes and spices, salt to taste, and bring to a boil!

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry white wine: 200 ml
   • Sorrel: 200 g
   • Green grapes: 500 g
   • Cinnamon:  pinch
   • Grated ginger:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Carnation:  pinch
   • Salt:  pinch