Akoho sy Voanio

Name: Akoho sy Voanio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malagasy
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 400ml coconut milk; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 thumb ginger, grated; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper; Juice of 1 lime

Akoho sy Voanio (ah-KOO-oo see voo-AH-nee-oo)

Chicken with Coconut

⏱ Prep Time 50 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 482 kcal

Tender chicken pieces braised in creamy coconut milk with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic, yielding a luscious sauce perfect over rice.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 32.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 34.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ coconut

Equipment Needed

large pot or Dutch oven wooden spoon sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep serving bowl

Garnishes: lime wedges, fresh cilantro

Accompaniments: steamed white rice

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
400ml coconut milk
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 thumb ginger, grated
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Brown in oil on all sides.
2
Remove chicken. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until soft.
3
Add tomatoes, cook 5 min until broken down.
4
Return chicken, pour coconut milk over. Simmer covered 30 min.
5
Adjust seasoning, serve with steamed rice.

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Did You Know?

Coconut palms line the eastern coast of Madagascar, making coconut milk a natural pairing with the island's free-range chickens.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot or Dutch oven
wooden spoon
sharp knife

Garnishing

lime wedges, fresh cilantro

Accompaniments

steamed white rice

The Story Behind Akoho sy Voanio

This dish reflects the Southeast Asian and East African influences on Malagasy cooking. Coconut milk arrived with Austronesian settlers, while the braising technique shows later African and French colonial influences on the island's cuisine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner 📜 Origins: 18th century

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