mabawa ya nadzi
Comoros · Sub-Saharan Africa
Mabawa ya nadzi is a coconut chicken preparation from the Comorian archipelago. Ashly Bloxon’s Shimwali dictionary, compiled in Nioumachoi, translates mabawa as chicken wings and nadzi as coconut. A Réunion school’s world-cuisine presentation names its coconut chicken “Mabawa ya nadzi” and identifies the example as Mayotte.[1][2]
Djouza’s related coconut-chicken recipe, inspired by a meal she ate in Mayotte, uses thighs, drumsticks or breast pieces rather than specifying wings. The chicken is coated with lemon juice, turmeric, curry, salt and pepper, then cooked with onion, garlic and tomato. Coconut milk is added for a gentle simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce reduced. Chopped herbs finish the dish, served with rice.[3]
References
Sources checked:
- Shimwali–English dictionary — Ashly Bloxon, Peace Corps volunteer, Nioumachoi, Comoros
- Cuisines du monde — Poulet Coco, Mabawa ya nadzi — Collège Plateau Goyaves, Académie de La Réunion
- Recette facile de poulet coco à la comorienne — Djouza / Ma Cabane aux Délices
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