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Ombidi shomagongo (chicken and maize stew)

A chicken stew cooked with fresh or dried maize, which thickens the sauce and gives it a gentle sweetness. A comforting family dish often served with oshithima.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

174 kcal per serving

Protein
3.3 g
Carbohydrates
18.7 g
of which sugars
7.9 g
Fat
8.5 g
of which saturated fat
1.1 g
Fiber
4.1 g

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

Instructions

  1. Fry the sliced onions in the oil until golden.
  2. Add the chicken pieces, season them with salt and sear them on all sides.
  3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, paprika and chilli, then cover with water.
  4. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the maize and cook for another 20 minutes over low heat until the maize is tender and the sauce creamy.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve with oshithima.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the chicken with cooked chickpeas and add a little vegetable stock.

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