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Mkatra foutra recipe
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Ingredients
- 300 g rice
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Mkatra foutra
- Measure 300 g of rice, and rinse it under cold water before cooking.
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions, then set it aside once done.
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion in the hot oil until it turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add 500 g diced chicken thighs to the pan and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tbsp of curry powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/1 tsp of pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk and add 1 diced green bell pepper to the mixture.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve the chicken mixture over the rice.
What is Mkatra foutra?
Mkatra foutra is a traditional dish from Comoros, simmered in one pot, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken thighs, coconut milk and rice. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Mkatra foutra take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 19 dishes built on chicken thighs. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Mkatra foutra?
Use fresh garlic and a good quality curry powder for maximum flavor.
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