Beef with Greens Recipe from Madagascar and Switzerland

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
• 1 lb (454 g) braising beef , cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 4 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 oz (57 g) fresh root ginger , thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes , chopped
• 1 lb (454 g) leaf greens e.g. spinach , cabbage , chard
• 8 fl oz (237 ml) fresh beef stock
• 1 tsp dried green peppercorns , crushed
• salt
• 1 lb (454 g) long-grain rice
• extra water
• Sakay ( hot pepper sauce ) to taste (optional)