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Katapa recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Malawi with this hearty dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g maize flour
- 1000 ml water
- 5 tsp salt
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 400 g chicken
How to make Katapa
- In a pot, bring 50 ml of water to a boil, then add 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring to dissolve.
- Gradually stir in 500 g of maize flour, mixing continuously to form a thick porridge without lumps.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering and ready for sautéing.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped tomato, and 1 diced green bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 400 g of chicken pieces to the sautéed vegetables and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the maize porridge, stirring well until evenly combined.
- Simmer the combined dish for 15 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional vegetables if desired, on a plate.
What is Katapa?
Katapa is a traditional dish from Malawi, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around maize flour and chicken. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Katapa take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 5 dishes built on maize flour. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Katapa?
For extra flavor, add more spices to the vegetable mixture.
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