Akoho sy Voanio (Coastal Malagasy Chicken Simmered in Ginger Coconut Milk) – Authentic Madagascar Recipe
From Nosy Be and the eastern coast: tender chicken braised in velvety coconut milk and aromatic ginger.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇬 Madagascar (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared chicken thighs, Ripe plum tomatoes, Steamed Madagascar rice, Thick coconut milk, Fresh ginger
Ingredients for Akoho sy Voanio (Coastal Malagasy Chicken Simmered in Ginger Coconut Milk) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ripe plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed Madagascar rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with thick coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Madagascar seasoning (fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, scallions)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown seared chicken thighs for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, thick coconut milk, and fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, scallions, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add ripe plum tomatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in steamed Madagascar rice right before serving warm.