Chicken Muamba Stew, Recipe from Angola, How to make World Food 5

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika offers flavor without the heat, while black pepper is a common substitute.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Add chicken pieces, browning on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves and cover, cooking for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in ground peanuts and lime juice, mixing well.

Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to thicken the stew.

Remove bay leaves and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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