This week on our Afro Cuisine recipe is Moambe. It is another #TastyThursday and we want you to savor a taste of Africa. You can search for the ingredients in African stores around you; or better still take a trip to Africa and give your tastebuds a treat.

Moambe Chicken is the national dish of both Congo’s. It is the familiar flavors of western and central African cuisines with tomato, peanuts and onion with a little kick. Enjoy this dish with some Congo rice and fried plantains for an authentic Congolese meal.

Ingredients  For Moambe

  • 3 lbs chicken parts
  • 6 Tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 can tomato puree
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Wash chicken and pat dry. Heat 4 Tbsp. peanut oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, working in batches if needed. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil and turn down the temperature to medium-low.
  3. Add the onions and saute until golden.
  4. Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, garlic, green onions, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt and water and mix well.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and mix again. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove 1 cup of sauce from the pot and mix with the peanut butter. Return mixture to pot and mix well.
  7. Cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is done.
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