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Odika

Odika is a sauce made from wild mango (Irvingia) paste, seasoned with palm oil and chilli, and cooked with meat. Its thick texture and distinctive taste make it a traditional Gabonese speciality.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into pieces, season it with salt and pepper, then brown it in a pot without any added fat.
  2. Add the palm oil, the sliced onions and the garlic, and fry for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chillies and cover with water, then cook for 40 minutes over medium heat until the meat is tender.
  4. Dilute the odika paste in a bowl with a little lukewarm water to make it smooth, then pour it into the pot.
  5. Stir well and simmer for another 15 minutes, adding water if the sauce gets too thick.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Chicken version. Replace the beef with pieces of free-range chicken and reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes.

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