Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Chicken, jointed1.4 kg
- Red palm oil3/4 cup
- Okra300 g
- Onions2
- Garlic6 cloves
- Tomatoes, chopped3
- Pumpkin, cubed300 g
- Lemon juice3 tbsp
- Piri-piri chilli2
- Salt2.5 tsp
Method
- MarinateRub the chicken with garlic, lemon juice and salt and rest 30 minutes.
- BrownFry the chicken in the palm oil until coloured, then add the onions.
- SimmerAdd the tomatoes, chilli and 2 cups water and cook 30 minutes.
- VegetablesAdd the pumpkin, then the okra for the last 12 minutes so it keeps its shape.
- ServeServe with funge or rice.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 579 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g |
| Fat | 44.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 1147 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g |
| Serving size | about 400 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Muamba de Galinha take to make?
About 1 h 25 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.
How many calories are in Muamba de Galinha?
About 579 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 400 g each.
Which allergens does Muamba de Galinha contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Muamba de Galinha from?
Muamba de Galinha is a main course from Angola. Angola's national dish: chicken stewed in palm oil with okra and garlic.
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