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Akoho sy voanio
Malagasy chicken in coconut milk with tomato and ginger
Akoho sy voanio, chicken with coconut, is a dish of Madagascar's east coast around Toamasina, where coconuts are everywhere, and it has become a favourite all over the island. Chicken is browned with onion, garlic, ginger and tomato, then simmered gently in coconut milk with a pinch of curry until the sauce is creamy and mild. It is eaten with plenty of white rice and a little achard (vegetable pickle). The mistake is boiling the coconut milk hard so it splits; keep it at a gentle bubble. Chef's tip: brown the chicken well first; the coconut sauce needs that savoury depth.
- Total time
- 65 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Season 2 ⅝ lb chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1 ¼ tsp salt. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wide pot and brown the chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden. Set aside.
10 minStep 2: Cook 1 onion for 5 minutes, then add 4 garlic cloves, ⅔ oz fresh ginger and 1 tsp mild curry powder for 1 minute. Add 3 tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
11 minStep 3: Return the chicken, add 1 ¾ cups coconut milk and ½ cup water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce is creamy.
30 minStep 4: Scatter with 3 tbsp chopped coriander and serve with rice.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 510 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 9 g
- Fat
- 36 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does akoho sy voanio take?
- About 65 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
- What can I use instead of garlic cloves?
- ½ tsp garlic paste or ⅛ tsp garlic powder per clove.
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