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Nutritional Values
600kcal
45gProtein
20gCarbs
35gFat
5gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Kedjenou
How to order / say it
Say it
Kédjénou — [Kay-jay-noo]
Order
I'd like the Kedjenou, please.
Locally
Je voudrais le Kedjenou, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A slow-cooked chicken stew with vegetables, unique to Yamoussoukro.
Why try it?
Kedjenou offers a comforting taste of city life's slow-paced culture, highlighting the art of Ivorian slow cooking and community sharing.
How it tastes
Rich and savory with tender chicken, deep flavors of simmered vegetables, and harmoniously blended spices, it's a heartwarming dish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1935
Kedjenou has roots tracing back to the Atchan tribes of the region, becoming popular in Yamoussoukro during the colonial era for its adaptability and deep flavors.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g chicken pieces
- 🥕 200 g eggplant
- 🥕 300 g tomatoes
- 🧄 1 large onion
- 🫒 3 tbsp peanut oil
- 🧂 1 cube seasoning cube
Method
- 1 Heat oil and brown chicken in a pot.
- 2 Add vegetables and seasoning, cook on low heat.
- 3 Cover with a lid and let simmer until tender.
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