Best Mwamba Recipes
CHICKEN MUAMBA
Chicken in a peanut/tomato sauce. Generally served with rice. This version is from the DR Congo. Don't let the peanuts with tomatoes throw you off it really is very tasty. (I learned to tell guests after they compliment it what's in it.)
Provided by CongoJim
Categories Stew
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Simmer chicken covered in water with bouquette garnis until it's falling off the bone. Never boil meat, that makes it rubbery. Pull meat off the bone and reserve stock.
- Saute onion, hot pepper and garlic in oil until translucent. Add tomato.
- Stir in tomato paste and about 1/2 C stock.
- Add peanut butter.
- You should end up with a sauce that is similar in texture to spaghetti sauce. Add more stock if needed.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer for a few minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Serve over rice.
- That's the traditional method.
- Now the "My in laws have shown up at the door to see little Joey, all I have is a couple of chicken breasts in the fridge and Joey is at that age where he asks adults things like "Mommy says that you are a busy body, how can I be one too?" version.
- To your favorite spaghetti sauce add the peanut butter and chunks of chicken breasts and crushed red pepper to taste. While that simmers, put water on to boil for minute rice and get back out and keep an eye on Joey.
MWAMBA
A basic stew from the Congo. Sorry for the vague directions. Posted by request from the book 'Best of Regional African Cooking'.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Season the chicken, meat or fish well with salt.
- In hot oil in a large and heavy stewing pan, saute the meat with the onions until well browned.
- Add chili peppers, tomatoes and enough water to barely cover.
- Simmer until tender and nicely cooked.
- Serve with boiled rice or fried plantain.
- VARIATION: You can mix 1/4-1/3 cup peanut butter with a little boiling water until smooth and add to stew 15-20 minutes before it is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.7, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 175.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 45.6
MUAMBA DE GALINHA (ANGOLAN CHICKEN STEW)
This is the national dish of Angola, at least according to Wikipedia. It gets is characteristic flavor from red palm oil which gets its color from lycopene. It is also antioxidant rich and studies have shown it can help prevent heart disease by regulating the balance between good and bad cholesterol. You can find it in health food stores. Serve this dish with boiled yuca (cassava) or over rice. Prep time does not include marinating time.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, 2 of the garlic cloves, salt, and chili powder; rub all over chicken and marinate at least 1 hour up to overnight.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven, over medium heat, and brown chicken on all sides, in batches, if necessary.
- Add onion, remaining garlic, chili pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
- Add squash, chicken broth, and okra; coom until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Serve with boiled yuca or over rice.
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