Mwamba

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut up or 2 lbs beef or lamb or fish fillets
• 2 large onions, cut up
• 2-4 chili peppers, mashed or dry crushed red pepper
• 6-7 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and mashed

Directions

1. 1

   Season the chicken, meat or fish well with salt.

2. 2

   In hot oil in a large and heavy stewing pan, saute the meat with the onions until well browned.

3. 3

   Add chili peppers, tomatoes and enough water to barely cover.

4. 4

   Simmer until tender and nicely cooked.

5. 5

   Serve with boiled rice or fried plantain.

6. 6

   VARIATION: You can mix 1/4-1/3 cup peanut butter with a little boiling water until smooth and add to stew 15-20 minutes before it is done.