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Muamba de galinha recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Angolan chicken stew!
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 200 g onion
- 300 g tomato
- 100 ml palm oil
- 4 garlic
- 20 g ginger
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml water
- 200 g spinach
How to make Muamba de galinha
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
- Chop 1 onion, 300 g of tomatoes, and mince 3 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of ginger before cooking.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of palm oil over medium heat until hot.
- Sauté the onion, minced garlic, and ginger for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and 1 cup of water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 30 minutes, add 200 g of spinach, stirring well and cooking for an additional 10 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and let the stew rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Serve the muamba de galinha hot, accompanied by rice or funge.
What is Muamba de galinha?
Muamba de galinha is a traditional dish from Angola, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, tomato and onion. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Muamba de galinha take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Muamba de galinha?
Browning the chicken adds depth to the stew's flavor.
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