MUAMBA DE GALINHA (CHICKEN MUAMBA)

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This recipe is from http://international-grub.blogspot.com/2009/09/angola-muamba-de-galinha.html Wikipedia says that Muamba de Galinha is the national dish of Angola If you have 250ml canned palm soup base ('sauce graine' or 'noix de palme') or home-made nyembe sauce you can add it to this dish.

Provided by loranne_bronze22

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 recipe, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole chicken, cut into serving-sized pieces
1 lemon
250 ml palm oil (or groundnut oil with 2 tsp paprika)
3 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper (or other chilli pepper, left whole and removed after cooking for a mild dish, or chopped, seeds remo)
3 tomatoes, quartered
1 butternut squash (or sweet pupmkin de-seeded, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
20 okra (small, tender, washed and 'topped and tailed')
1 ml salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and allow to marinate for about an hour.
  • Add the oil to a deep frying pan and heat on high heat.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and brown on all sides then add the onion, garlic, whole chilli and tomato. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat for about half an hour then add the squash and cook for an additional 15 minutes before adding the canned palm soup base and the okra.
  • Simmer for a few minutes until the okra is tender, season and serve with rice or a maize-based fufu.

Yiga Shakibu
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This dish is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken. The sauce is delicious and the chicken is so tender.


jihadul islam
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


SAMSHER BASNET
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This dish is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Timeoutwithyinka
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Sono, Ezra & Elly
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


raaar Al jzaze
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook chicken. The sauce is delicious and the chicken is so tender.


Funmilayo Ogungbemi
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This dish is a great way to introduce your family to African cuisine. It's flavorful and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Senga N
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I love the fact that this dish is made with simple ingredients. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table.


Lwandle Mzileni
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This dish is so versatile. You can serve it with rice, potatoes, or pasta. It's also great for leftovers.


Dark9uls3
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Clifford Amoah
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family will love it.


Asif Prem
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Onkgopotse Lekonyane
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of the chicken and the sauce. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion.


SK Bipul
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Nader Alsufyani
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Sarah Hidassy
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Azain Shahani
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.