Botswana Chicken and Spinach Stew
Morogo wa Koko
A hearty and nutritious stew made with tender chicken pieces and a generous amount of spinach (morogo), often flavored with onions, tomatoes, and sometimes a hint of chili. It's a staple comfort food in Botswana.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken(cut into pieces, bone-in or boneless)
- 500 g Spinach(fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 250 ml Chicken broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 small Chili pepper(optional, finely chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and chopped chili pepper (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
- 4
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they start to break down.
- 5
Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Add the chopped spinach to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- 7
Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use bone-in chicken pieces.
- ✓If using fresh spinach, make sure to wash it thoroughly.
- ✓This stew is excellent served with pap (a stiff maize porridge) or rice.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other leafy greens like kale or collard greens along with or instead of spinach.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a tablespoon of peanut butter towards the end of cooking.