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Kati Kati
Cook time75 mins
Servings5 people
Difficultyhard
OriginCameroon 🇨🇲
Recipe by Chef Lawrence
Available for hire
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- 1
Season & Cook Chicken
• Wash chicken pieces thoroughly• Put in a pot and add 1 chopped onion, salt, 2 seasoning cubes, garlic, and ginger.• Add a little water and cook until chicken becomes tender or soft. - 2
Grill the Chicken
• Remove chicken pieces when ready.• Grill, roast, or fry lightly until it slightly turns brown. Grilling is recommended. - 3
Make The Sauce
• Blend together tomatoes, onions, and pepper.• Heat palm oil in a pot gently.• Add blended tomato mixture.• Fry on medium heat until the water reduces and oil starts separating. - 4
Finish the Kati Kati
• Add one seasoning cube and white/black pepper to the sauce.• Add your grilled chicken pieces.• Add a little chicken stock if needed.• Simmer on medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes.• Sauce will be light, oily, and flavorful. - 5
Cook Njama Njama ( Huckleberry )
• Wash your huckleberry thoroughly and chop it roughly, then drain from water.• Heat oil in a pot, add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes.• Add the huckleberry leaves and stir gently until it softens.• You do not need to add water as the huckleberry releases water when heated.• Add salt for taste, crayfish, and pepper for spicy flavor.• Cook for about 5 more minutes. Be careful not to overcook so it maintains its green color. - 6
Make Corn Fufu
• In a clean pot, add water and boil.• Reduce heat slightly.• Gradually pour in corn flour while stirring.• Stir until it is thick, smooth, and has no lumps.• You can add water if it's too thick. - 7
Serving
• Serve corn fufu with Njama Njama and Kati Kati.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kati Kati
What is Kati Kati?
Kati Kati is an authentic African dish shared by Chef Lawrence on Tamub. Browse the full ingredient list and step-by-step cooking instructions above.
How long does Kati Kati take to make?
Kati Kati takes approximately 75 minutes to prepare. Follow the step-by-step instructions on this page for the full cooking process.
What are the main ingredients in Kati Kati?
The main ingredients for Kati Kati include: 1 whole of Chicken, 6 whole of Fresh tomatoes, 3 whole of Onions, 1 cups of Palm oil ( red oil ), 3 whole of Fresh pepper. See the full ingredient list above.
How difficult is it to make Kati Kati?
Kati Kati has a difficulty level of hard. The step-by-step instructions on this page are designed to guide cooks of all levels.