COPPER🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
Okono recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional dish!
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic
- 400 g tomato
- 100 g peanut butter
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 500 ml water
How to make Okono
- Cut 800 g of chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes until golden on all sides, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and fragrant.
- Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes and 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, mixing well for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in 1 cup of water and stir the mixture well, bringing it to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Adjust seasoning, and serve hot with rice or plantains for a complete meal.
What is Okono?
Okono is a traditional dish from Equatorial Guinea, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, tomato and peanut butter. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Okono take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Okono?
Using fresh chicken enhances the flavor and texture of the dish.
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