
Everyday meals
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into pieces, season it with salt and pepper, then brown it in a pot without any added fat.
- Add the palm oil, the sliced onions and the garlic, and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the chillies and cover with water, then cook for 40 minutes over medium heat until the meat is tender.
- Dilute the odika paste in a bowl with a little lukewarm water to make it smooth, then pour it into the pot.
- Stir well and simmer for another 15 minutes, adding water if the sauce gets too thick.
- 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.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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