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Topsi Banana | Banana stew with smoked chicken

Time 15 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Stews, Main Course
Cuisine: African, Cameroonian, West African
Keywords: African, African cuisine, Cameroonian cuisine
Yield: 4 people

Materials

  • 5 Green unripe bananas
  • 1/2 Smoked chicken 
  • 200 g pre-cooked and peeled peanuts
  • 100 ml palm oil
  • 20g Dried River Crayfish (Madjanga) Available everywhere in Afro shops
  • 2 onions 
  • 1 piece of finger ginger
  • 1 tbsp Magic Sauce Link to Magic Sauce
  • Salt
  • Water

Instructions

  • Peel, wash, and cut the bananas into three pieces each. Wash the chicken and cut it into pieces.
  • Peel and roughly chop the onions and ginger.
  • Blend an onion, the ginger, and the peanuts in a blender  
  • Add the other onion and salt to a pot with palm oil and roast briefly 
  • Add the chicken and roast for another 2 minutes 
  • Then add about half of the crayfish and fry for about 2 minutes
  • Then add the pureed peanuts, cover with water, stir well and simmer covered for about 15 minutes 
  • Add the bananas, the magic sauce, and the rest of the crayfish
  • Stir well and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes. Then season to taste and it's ready

Notes

It's best to wear disposable gloves when peeling bananas.
Bon appetite!
Fadi♥