Muamba de galinha

Angola · Sub-Saharan Africa

Short description: A rich palm-based chicken stew, usually served with a starchy side that soaks up the savory red-orange sauce.
Ingredients: Chicken is stewed with red palm oil or palm butter, okra, garlic, onion, chile, and tomatoes.
Cultural note: Palm-fruit sauces connect several Central African kitchens; this chicken version is a national-style stew with many local names and side dishes.
Common misconception: It is not just chicken in tomato sauce; the palm fruit base gives the stew its body and color.

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