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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade), olive oil, divided, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven, baking sheet, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 165 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, finely chopped, ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, bamboo steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, spatula or wooden spoon, rolling pin (if making homemade wrappers).
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the pork well to develop deep flavors before braising.
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 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, jerk seasoning (homemade or store-bought), vegetable oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot with lid or Dutch oven, large saucepan with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, fine sieve (optional).
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the jerk seasoning overnight in the refrigerator.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 80 minutes. Allow 105 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, carrots, parsnips, potatoes. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Mixing bowls, Wooden spoon or spatula, Measuring spoons and cups, Knife and chopping board, Steamer or large pot for steaming dumplings, Mixing spoon.
Kitchen tip: Browning the chicken well develops deeper flavor in the stew.
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 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and chopped. Equipment: large heavy pot or Dutch oven, sharp knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Dry the beef cubes thoroughly before browning to ensure a good sear.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, eggplants, olive oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, bowl for salting eggplants, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Salting the eggplant is crucial to remove excess moisture and reduce any bitterness.
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 30 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, water for cooking lentils, flour, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: medium saucepan, mixing bowl, large frying pan or braising pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in beef ribs, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, fresh thyme leaves. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, steamer basket or steaming setup, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Browning the beef ribs well adds essential flavor and color to the final dish.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 210 minutes. Allow 240 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in pork shoulder, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cups, plate or bowl for plantains.
Kitchen tip: For safer food handling, ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 71°C (160°F) during braising.