🇱🇸 Basotho (Lesotho) Cuisine

Sesotho Chicken Stew

Traditional Basotho Chicken Stew

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 426 kcal

A richly flavored free-range chicken stew simmered with tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. This celebratory dish is reserved for important occasions and honored guests in Basotho culture.

Ingredients

1 whole free-range chicken, cut into pieces
4 large tomatoes, chopped
2 onions, sliced
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water

Instructions

1 Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and curry powder
2 Heat oil in a cast iron pot over medium-high heat
3 Brown chicken pieces on all sides, set aside
4 Sauté onions and garlic until golden
5 Add tomatoes and cook until softened
6 Return chicken to pot, add water
7 Simmer covered for 40 minutes
8 Add potatoes and cook another 25 minutes until tender
9 Adjust seasoning and serve hot

Did You Know?

In traditional Basotho culture, the chicken thigh is reserved for the father, the breast for the mother, and the wings for children. Serving chicken to a guest is considered the highest form of hospitality.