Nshima ne Inkoko

Name: Nshima ne Inkoko
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Zambian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp curry powder; Salt and pepper; 2 cups water; 4 cups mealie meal for nshima

Nshima ne Inkoko (n-SHEE-mah neh in-KOH-koh)

Nshima with Chicken Stew

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour 15 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 466 kcal

Tender chicken pieces braised in a tomato and onion sauce with garlic and curry powder, served over firm nshima as a celebration meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 34.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot frying pan wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large plate

Garnishes: fresh tomato slices

Accompaniments: nshima, vegetable relish

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp curry powder
Salt and pepper
2 cups water
4 cups mealie meal for nshima

Instructions

1
Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and curry powder.
2
Heat oil in a frying pan and brown chicken on all sides for eight minutes until golden.
3
Remove chicken and sauté onions and garlic in the same pan for three minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and cook for five minutes until they form a sauce.
5
Return chicken to the pan, add water, cover, and simmer for forty minutes until chicken is tender.
6
Prepare nshima separately and serve the chicken stew ladled over or alongside the nshima.

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Did You Know?

In many Zambian families, a whole chicken stew is reserved for Sundays and special guests, making it a dish associated with honor and celebration.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
frying pan
wooden spoon

Garnishing

fresh tomato slices

Accompaniments

nshima, vegetable relish

The Story Behind Nshima ne Inkoko

Chicken stew with nshima represents the archetypal Zambian celebration meal. While nshima is eaten daily, the addition of chicken transforms it from everyday sustenance into a feast. The recipe reflects colonial-era influences through the use of curry powder, which was introduced by Indian traders and quickly adopted into Zambian cooking. Today, this dish is the standard for Sunday family gatherings, weddings, and funerals, serving as the centerpiece of Zambian communal dining.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed sunday lunch, celebrations 📜 Origins: Modern Zambian

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