Kuku Paka

Name: Kuku Paka
Prep time: PT20 minutes
Cook time: PT40 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, cut into pieces); 1 large Onion (finely diced); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 cm piece Ginger (grated); 2 medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped or blended); 400 ml Coconut milk (full-fat); 1 tbsp Curry powder; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp Cumin powder; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1.25 tsp Salt (or to taste); 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 40 g Fresh coriander (chopped, for garnish)

African Chicken Curry

Kuku Paka is a rich and flavorful chicken curry with influences from Indian cuisine, popular in East and Central Africa. It features chicken simmered in a creamy sauce made from coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

준비 시간20 minutes

조리 시간40 minutes

총 시간1 hour

1회 제공량4

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
3
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4
Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
5
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to break them down.
6
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the salt.
7
Return the chicken pieces to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
8
Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir in the lemon juice.
9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander. Kuku Paka is traditionally served with rice.

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💡 전문가 팁

✓For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper or a finely chopped chili pepper along with the garlic and ginger.
✓If using chicken breasts, cut them into bite-sized pieces and add them in the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to prevent them from drying out.
✓Full-fat coconut milk provides the creamiest sauce.

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Some recipes include hard-boiled eggs, halved and added to the sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
A tablespoon of tamarind paste can add a pleasant tanginess.