Moamba de Ginguba com Frango
A rich and flavorful Angolan chicken stew made with peanut butter, tomatoes, and okra, often served with funge (a cornmeal or cassava porridge). This dish highlights the use of groundnuts, a staple in Angolan cuisine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.2 kg Chicken pieces(skinless and boneless, cut into 2-3 cm pieces)
- 500 g Roasted peanuts(unsalted, skinless)
- 300 g Fresh green okra(trimmed and cut into pieces)
- 2 large Lemons(juice only)
- 100 g Tomatoes(cut into pieces)
- 100 g Onions(cut into pieces)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 500 ml Water
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Piri piri chilli (gindungo chilli)(or to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Grind the roasted peanuts in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Set aside.
- 2
In a food processor, combine tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
- 3
Transfer the tomato-onion mixture to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add water and 150g of the ground peanuts. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Add the chicken pieces, salt, and piri piri chilli to the pot. Stir to coat the chicken.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- 6
While the stew simmers, prepare the okra. Rinse it thoroughly and dry it with a tea towel. Remove the ends and cut into 3 cm pieces.
- 7
Add the prepared okra to the simmering stew. Stir gently, cover, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until the okra is tender.
- 8
Stir in the remaining ground peanuts to thicken the sauce. Simmer for a final 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot, traditionally with funge (maize meal porridge) or rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓To reduce the okra's sliminess, you can soak it in lemon juice for about 15 minutes before adding it to the stew.
- ✓Adjust the amount of piri piri chilli to your spice preference.
- ✓If you don't have fresh peanuts, peanut butter can be used, but adjust the liquid accordingly.
- ✓Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or sweet potatoes.
- For a different protein, use beef or goat meat.
- Serve with fuba (cassava flour porridge) instead of funge.