Couve de muamba

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

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

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into pieces and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and piri-piri sauce.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Add water to cover the chicken; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.

Add chopped cabbage, carrot, and cassava; stir to combine.

Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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