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.
1
Cut the beef and chicken into medium-sized pieces.
- Beef: 0.5 kg
- Chicken: 1 kg
2
Chop the grapes and spices in a blender.
- Green grapes: 500 g
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Grated ginger: pinch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Cloves: pinch
3
Cut the fat into small pieces.
- Pork fatback: 100 g
4
Chop the sorrel.
- Sorrel: 200 g
5
Sauté the meat ingredients and fat over medium heat for about an hour.
- Beef: 0.5 kg
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Pork fatback: 100 g
6
Add wine, sorrel, sauce made of grapes and spices, salt to taste, and bring to a boil!
- Dry white wine: 200 ml
- Sorrel: 200 g
- Green grapes: 500 g
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Grated ginger: pinch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Cloves: pinch
- Salt: pinch
