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Poulet Sauce Graine
A rich and flavorful chicken stew made with palm nut cream (graine), onions, tomatoes, and spices. It's a beloved dish across Cameroon, often served with rice or fufu.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 1.5 kg Chicken(cut into pieces)
- 800 g Palm nut cream (Graine)(canned or fresh)
- 2 medium Onions(chopped)
- 400 g Tomatoes(chopped or pureed)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 500 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(ground)
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and half of the minced garlic and ginger. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
💡 Conseils de pro: Marinating enhances flavor. - 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 3
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the remaining garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the chopped or pureed tomatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato mixture has thickened and darkened.
- 6
Add the palm nut cream (graine) and water to the pot. Stir well to combine with the tomato mixture.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensure the palm nut cream is well incorporated. - 7
Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot. Add bay leaves. Bring the stew to a simmer.
💡 Conseils de pro: Make sure chicken is submerged in the sauce. - 8
Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for at least 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
💡 Conseils de pro: Low and slow cooking develops the best flavor. - 9
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
💡 Conseils de pro: Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomatoes before adding them.
- ✓If using fresh palm nuts, they need to be boiled, pounded, and then the pulp extracted to get the cream.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
- ✓Serve hot with boiled rice, fufu, or plantains.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add smoked fish or dried shrimp for an extra layer of flavor.
- Include other vegetables like bell peppers or okra.