Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff or beef Stroganov (Russian: бефстроганов "befstróganov") is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana (sour cream). From its origins in mid-19th-century Russia, it has become popular around the world, with considerable variation from the original recipe. The dish is named either after one of the members of the influential Stroganov family or possibly from the Russian verb строгать (strogat', to chip/shave off (see stroganina)). The first mention of the dish (goviadina po-strogonovski) is made in E. Molokhovets' cookbook "The Gift to Young Housewives" in 1871. Elena Molokhovets's classic Russian
Kedjenou is placed under hot coals. In Côte d'Ivoire the dish is traditionally served with Attiéké, a side dish made with grated cassava. Kedjenou Kedjenou (also known as Kedjenou poulet and Kedjenou de Poulet) is a spicy stew that is slow-cooked in a sealed "canari" (terra-cotta pot) over fire or coals and prepared with chicken or guinea hen and vegetables. It is a traditional and popular dish of the cuisine of Côte d'Ivoire. Preparation methods for the stew vary. Sometimes little or no added liquid is used in its preparation, allowing the meat to cook in its own juices, which tenderizes