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Tigadege na recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Mali with this hearty dish.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic
- 20 g ginger
- 100 g tomato paste
- 100 g peanut butter
- 500 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Tigadege na
- Chop 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of ginger before starting the cooking process.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until shimmering, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pot. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 kilogram of chicken pieces into the pot and brown them on all sides for approximately 10 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, mixing until fragrant for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in 500 milliliters of water, stirring to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the dish hot with rice or bread for a complete meal.
What is Tigadege na?
Tigadege na 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 paste and peanut butter. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Tigadege na 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 40 minutes.
Any tips for making Tigadege na?
Use fresh chicken for a more flavorful result.
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