Angola's National Dish| Muamba De Galinha | quick recipe

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while pork is often less expensive.

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and nutritious.

Marinate the chicken thigh with lemon, ginger & garlic paste, black pepper, salt, and paprika.

Cut the onion, tomato, okra, and butternut squash into appropriate sizes.

Heat canola oil in a large pot.

Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Stir in the chopped tomato, okra, and butternut squash; cook until softened.

Season with additional black pepper, salt, and paprika; stir well.

If desired, add chilli powder and cumin powder for spice.

Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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