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Poulet à la Moambé - chicken, peanut butter, tomatoes

Moambe chicken is considered the national dish of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.

15 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

4

Serves

Ingredients

Other

3-4 lb (1.4-2 kg) chicken, quartered (or chicken pieces)1 pieces

(88ml) organic red palm oil6 tbsp

medium onions, diced2 pieces

of garlic, pressed3 cloves

(170g) can of tomato paste6 oz

14.5oz (411g) can of diced tomatoes1 pieces

in (2.5mm) ginger root, grated1 pieces

red pepper flakes1 tsp

(237ml) water1 cups

salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)1 pieces

½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter1 pieces

Method

Dry chicken pieces well with paper towels

Heat heavy Dutch oven with palm oil on high until shimmering, almost smoking

Sear chicken in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side, remove and set-aside

Turn heat to medium-low and sauté onions until golden brown, add garlic stirring constantly and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds

Add tomato paste, continuing to stir, cooking until paste darkens slightly, about 3 minutes

Mix in diced tomatoes, ginger, red pepper flakes, water and salt. Return chicken to Dutch oven

Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes

Pull off about 1-2 cups (250-500ml) of sauce and mix thoroughly with peanut butter. Return mixture to Dutch oven and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes, until chicken pieces reach 165F (74C)

Serve with rice and fufu or fried plantains