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Igisafuliya (Chicken Plantain and Vegetable Stew)
Igisafuliya (Chicken Plantain and Vegetable Stew) is a traditional Rwandan recipe for a classic one-pot stew of chicken, mixed vegetables, spinach and plantains in a tomato and bell pepper base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Rwandan version of: Chicken Plantain and Vegetable Stew (Igisafuliya).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
55 minutes
Total Time:
75 minutes
Serves:
8
Rating: 
Tags : Chicken RecipesFowl RecipesVegetable RecipesRwanda Recipes
This is a classic one-pot dish from Rwanda (also written igisafrya or igisafuria), indeed the name 'igisafuliya' itself literally means 'pot' in the Kinyarwanda language made from a combination of chicken, plantains and mixed vegetables.
Ingredients:
8 chicken thighs
300g onion, medium dice
500g leeks, thinly sliced
450g green bell peppers, medium dice
550g tomatoes, medium dice
100g celery, medium dice
4 plantains, peeled, sliced lengthwise and then cut in half
275g spinach
4 tbsp tomato purée
4 tbsp frying oil
Method:
Place a large pot (like a cast iron casserole) over medium heat. Once hot add the oil and use to fry the chicken pieces until nicely browned all over. At this point stir in the onion, leeks, and peppers.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this point add the tomatoes, celery, and tomato purée then continue simmering over medium heat for 15 minutes. If the mixture looks a little dry add some water then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Cook for a further 10 minutes over low heat. At this point push the chicken and vegetables to one side of the pot then add in the plantains, cut side down. Pour in enough water to cover the plantains then spoon over the vegetables. Arrange the chicken on top of the vegetables then cover everything with the spinach.
Add more water if needed to keep the plantains fully submerged. Cover the pot and simmer everything for about 20 minutes, or until the plantains are fully tender.
Serve hot.
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