Rustic Djiboutian Pan-Fried Beef Salad

Assemble the ingredients: beef, potato, garlic, bay leaf, carrot, cinnamon, lemon juice.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the beef and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Djiboutian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Djiboutian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.