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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: whole chicken, cleaned and rinsed, lemongrass, bruised, fresh ginger, kaffir lime leaves, torn, salt. Equipment: large pot with lid, medium saucepan with lid, blender or mortar and pestle, frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the poaching water simmers gently to keep chicken tender and avoid toughening the meat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce (naturally brewed), cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar, garlic, crushed, bay leaves. Equipment: large deep skillet or braiser with lid, measuring spoons, kitchen knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use skin-on chicken thighs for more flavorful braise and better texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 3 cm cubes, niter kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter) or unsalted butter, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, frying pan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, lid for pot.
Kitchen tip: For best results, use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to ensure even heat distribution during slow braising.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 205 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, baking tray, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Brown the beef well for richer flavor and better texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, fresh ginger. Equipment: large skillet or wide saucepan with lid, baking tray, mixing bowl, medium saucepan with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness for food safety.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 105 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), brown or green lentils, rinsed, carrots, peeled and diced, fresh kale leaves, stems removed and chopped, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in skin-on chicken for the most flavorful and juicy results; boneless will cook faster but be less rich.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, wax Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm (1¼ inch) chunks, mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, rutabaga), peeled and chopped, vegetable oil, yellow onion, finely chopped. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, cutting board, chef's knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs; however, boneless can be used for quicker cooking.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: snapper fillets, callaloo greens or substitute, coconut milk, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: large pot, deep frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Adjust the heat of the dish by removing the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving if you prefer less spice.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, fresh pork blood, strained, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker, mixing bowls, rolling pin, knife, large pot, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: When adding pork blood, stir gently to prevent curdling and ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed, vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Brown the chicken thoroughly to develop deeper flavor and color in the stew.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), extra virgin olive oil, lemons, zested and juiced, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, finely chopped. Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, baking sheet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, tongs, aluminum foil (optional for resting).
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to enhance flavor and tenderness, but do not exceed 2 hours to avoid texture changes from the lemon juice.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, olive oil, divided, red onion, thinly sliced, medium bell peppers, sliced (any color), zucchini, sliced into half-moons. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use chicken thighs rather than breasts for more tender and juicy results under pressure.