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Fakoye recipe
A savory and hearty Malian stew to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 2 onions
- 400 g tomato
- 100 g peanut butter
- 500 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 carrots
- 400 g sweet potato
How to make Fakoye
- Chop 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 carrot, and 1 sweet potato before starting the cooking process.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes, until it turns translucent and aromatic.
- Add 500 grams of chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides for around 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, mixing well for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 400 milliliters of water, stirring to combine all ingredients together.
- Add the diced carrot and diced sweet potato, along with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Plate the dish, ensuring chicken and vegetables are evenly distributed, and serve warm.
What is Fakoye?
Fakoye is a traditional dish from Mali, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, tomato and sweet potato. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Fakoye 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 45 minutes.
Any tips for making Fakoye?
Peanut butter adds a rich, creamy texture and flavor.
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