Moksi Meti

Name: Moksi Meti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Surinamese
Ingredients: 300g smoked chicken, cut into pieces; 300g salted beef, soaked and cubed; 200g smoked fish, flaked; 3 onions, sliced; 4 tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Madame Jeanette peppers, whole; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; Salt and pepper; Fresh thyme

Moksi Meti (MOK-see MEH-tee)

Mixed Smoked and Salted Meats

⏱ Prep Time 2 hours

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 468 kcal

A hearty Surinamese dish of mixed smoked chicken, salted beef, and smoked fish braised together in a rich tomato-onion sauce with hot pepper.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 42.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 28.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

large heavy pot skillet cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep serving dish

Garnishes: fresh thyme, sliced pepper

Accompaniments: white rice, fried plantain, coleslaw

Ingredients

300g smoked chicken, cut into pieces
300g salted beef, soaked and cubed
200g smoked fish, flaked
3 onions, sliced
4 tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Madame Jeanette peppers, whole
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and pepper
Fresh thyme

Instructions

1
Soak salted beef overnight in water, changing water twice to reduce salt. Boil until tender, about one hour. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
2
Brown smoked chicken pieces in oil until the skin is crispy. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same pot, saute onions and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking until thick and rich.
4
Return all meats and add smoked fish, whole peppers, and thyme. Simmer together twenty minutes until flavors meld completely.
5
Adjust seasoning carefully as the smoked and salted meats already carry a lot of flavor. Serve over white rice.

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Did You Know?

Moksi meti literally means "mixed meat" in Sranan Tongo and celebrates the Surinamese philosophy that more types of protein in one dish means more flavor.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large heavy pot
skillet
cutting board

Garnishing

fresh thyme, sliced pepper

Accompaniments

white rice, fried plantain, coleslaw

The Story Behind Moksi Meti

Moksi meti exemplifies the Creole Surinamese tradition of combining multiple preserved meats into a single flavorful dish. In the days before refrigeration, smoking and salting were essential preservation techniques, and combining different preserved proteins created complex, layered flavors. The dish remains a weekend favorite, with each family having their own preferred combination of meats.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner, especially weekends 📜 Origins: Creole Surinamese tradition

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