Mwamba

Sackville's Note:

A basic stew from the Congo. Sorry for the vague directions. Posted by request from the book 'Best of Regional African Cooking'.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 whole chicken, cut up or 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs fish fillets
• 2 large onions , cut up
• 2 -4 chili peppers, mashed or 2 -4 dry crushed red pepper
• 6 -7 tomatoes , peeled, seeded and mashed

Directions:

1. Season the chicken, meat or fish well with salt.
2. In hot oil in a large and heavy stewing pan, saute the meat with the onions until well browned.
3. Add chili peppers, tomatoes and enough water to barely cover.
4. Simmer until tender and nicely cooked.
5. Serve with boiled rice or fried plantain.
6. VARIATION: You can mix 1/4-1/3 cup peanut butter with a little boiling water until smooth and add to stew 15-20 minutes before it is done.