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Moambe recipe
A rich and flavorful chicken stew from Congo.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken thighs
- 100 ml palm oil
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 400 g tomatoes
- 100 g peanut butter
- 500 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Moambe
- In a large pot, heat 4 tablespoons of palm oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add 4 chicken thighs, browning them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 cup of water, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serve hot over rice or plantains, enjoying the rich flavor.
What is Moambe?
Moambe is a traditional dish from Congo, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken thighs, tomatoes and palm oil. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Moambe take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 19 dishes built on chicken thighs. The method runs to 6 steps, the longest being 45 minutes.
Any tips for making Moambe?
Peanut butter adds a unique creaminess to the stew.
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