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Moa fakafiu (coconut milk chicken)

Chicken simmered in a coconut milk sauce flavored with ginger and onions. The long cooking makes the meat very tender and the sauce creamy. A festive dish, often served at big family gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

556 kcal per serving

Protein
38.3 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
of which sugars
6.5 g
Fat
40 g
of which saturated fat
21.9 g
Fiber
2.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into pieces, salt them and sprinkle with lime juice. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Peel the ginger and grate it finely. Slice the onions.
  3. In a large pot, brown the chicken pieces in the oil on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken, then sauté the onions and ginger for 3 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken, add the diced tomatoes and pour in the coconut milk.
  6. Cover and simmer gently for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Light version. Use reduced-fat coconut milk and remove the chicken skin before cooking.

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