Akoho sy Voanio (Chicken with Coconut)
Main CourseMadagascar

Akoho sy VoanioChicken with Coconut

Chicken thighs are simmered in a fragrant coconut and tomato sauce scented with ginger and warm spices. The result is a generous, saucy dish that is especially good spooned over plain rice.

Prep

25m

Cook

55m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
1190kcal

Calories

73g

Protein

64g

Fat

84g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Stew

  • 0.9kg
    Chicken Thigh (bone-in)
  • 160g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 350g
    Tomato (chopped)
  • 15g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 12g
    Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 4g
    Turmeric Powder
  • 6g
    Curry Powder
  • 30ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 500ml
    Coconut Milk
  • 500ml
    Chicken Stock
  • 12g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper

Rice

  • 320g
    White Rice (rinsed)
  • 640ml
    Water

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Method

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9 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thigh in batches.

  2. 02

    Return the chicken thigh to the pot, add the onion, and cook until softened.

  3. 03

    Stir in the garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric powder, curry powder, and black pepper until fragrant.

  4. 04

    Add the tomato, coconut milk, chicken stock, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 05

    Cover partially and cook for 25 to 35 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) and the sauce has thickened slightly.

  6. 06

    Combine the white rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

  7. 07

    Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  8. 08

    Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

  9. 09

    Serve the chicken and sauce with the rice.

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