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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), niter kibbeh or spiced clarified butter, yellow onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, minced. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Wooden spoon, Sharp knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for the best flavor and moistness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, low-sodium chicken broth. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, steaming basket or steamer insert, blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: For the best flavor, brown the chicken skin well before braising to render fat and create depth.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), soy sauce, cane vinegar or light vinegar, garlic, crushed, black peppercorns. Equipment: pressure cooker, large sauté pan or skillet, steamer basket or colander.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar with garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 4 large chunks, corn masa harina, chicken stock, divided, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For best results, use fresh, local seasonal vegetables available to you.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips, jerk seasoning, olive oil, divided, ripe yellow plantains, peeled and sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick rounds, red bell pepper, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, cutting board, knife, mixing bowl, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use a high smoke point oil like avocado or refined olive oil if you prefer for stir-frying.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: hulled mung beans, rinsed, brown rice, rinsed, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), carrot, peeled and julienned, cucumber, thinly sliced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small bowl, large pot or deep saucepan, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, fresh corn, cut into thirds. Equipment: large steaming pot with lid, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, tongs, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking that it reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 746C (1656F).
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for soaking lentils, teff flour as a binder, onion, garlic. Equipment: blender or food processor, large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, finely chopping knife, cutting board, slotted spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: When shaping dumplings, wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 3 cm (1 inch) cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), steamer basket or heatproof colander, large pot or deep pan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you don’t have berbere spice, use a combination of paprika, cayenne, ground ginger, cinnamon, and fenugreek to mimic the flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: freekeh (roasted green wheat grain), boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon, zested and juiced, extra virgin olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: Steamer basket or steaming setup, Saucepan with lid, Large skillet or frying pan, Knife and chopping board, Mixing bowl, Measuring cups and spoons, Tongs or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness for food safety and juiciness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh white fish fillets, aji amarillo paste, ground cumin, fresh lime juice, garlic, minced. Equipment: steamer or steaming basket, medium saucepan with lid, baking sheet, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Make sure the steaming water is simmering gently to prevent overcooking the fish.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, onion, garlic, aji amarillo chili paste, walnuts. Equipment: large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid, blender or food processor, medium saucepan, strainer, mixing bowls, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken thighs with firm tofu and vegetable stock, and increase the quantity of walnuts for richness.