Poulet à l'OdikaChicken in Wild Mango Seed Sauce
Odika is a Gabonese paste made from wild mango kernels and used to thicken savory sauces. This chicken stew uses odika with tomato, onion, and palm oil.
Reviewed by Around the Table
Prep
25m
Cook
1h 10m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 1.2kgWhole Chicken (cut into serving pieces)
- 120gOdika Paste
- 200gOnion (finely chopped)
- 250gTomato (finely chopped)
- 20gGarlic (finely chopped)
- 35mlPalm Oil
- 10gSalt
- 3gBlack Pepper
- 900mlWater
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Method
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- 01
Heat the palm oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add the onion and cook until soft.
- 03
Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- 04
Add the tomato and cook until thick and jammy.
- 05
Add the chicken and turn the pieces in the base.
- 06
Pour in the water, then add the salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 07
Cover and cook until the chicken is almost tender.
- 08
Mix the odika paste with a little hot cooking liquid until smooth, then stir it back into the pot.
- 09
Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C (165°F).
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