Kota Kapama

Name: Kota Kapama
Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken, cut up; salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, chopped; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick; 1/4 c. white wine (optional); 1 1/2 c. peeled canned tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 2 c. water

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 lb. chicken, cut up
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick
1/4 c. white wine (optional)
1 1/2 c. peeled canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 c. water

Directions

1

Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2

In large saucepan, heat margarine and oil and saute chicken pieces, turning often, until all sides are lightly browned.
3

Add onion and garlic and saute until transparent, but not brown.
4

Add ground cloves and cinnamon and stir.
5

Then add wine, tomatoes and tomato paste, diluted in a little water.
6

Mix well with chicken pieces.
7

Add the 2 cups of water; bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
8

Stir occasionally during cooking.
9

Taste for seasoning and serve with pasta or rice.