Soupou Gertö
Soupou Gertö is a hearty Guinean chicken stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with sweet potatoes, eggplant, and aromatic spices in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It's a comforting and satisfying dish often served with rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Chicken(cut into pieces (thighs and breast recommended))
- 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt(to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(to taste)
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 bunch Spring onions(roughly chopped)
- 2 medium Large onions(roughly chopped)
- 3 medium Fresh tomatoes(roughly chopped)
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tbsp Tomato paste
- 3 cubes Chicken stock cubes(crumbled)
- 1 lb Sweet potatoes(peeled and cubed)
- 2 medium Eggplants(peeled and cubed)
- 4 cups Water
- 3 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 optional Scotch bonnet pepper(whole, for heat)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or longer for more flavor.
- 2
While the chicken marinates, place the spring onions, large onions, and garlic in a food processor. Add the chopped tomatoes, crumbled chicken stock cubes, 1/2 cup of water, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the marinated chicken pieces on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 4
Pour the blended onion-tomato mixture into the same pot. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 5
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the remaining water, bay leaves, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- 6
Add the cubed sweet potatoes and eggplants to the pot. Stir to combine, cover, and continue to simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Remove the bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with white rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight.
- ✓Adjust the amount of chili powder and scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
- ✓If you don't have fresh tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
🔄 Variations
- Add other root vegetables like cassava or yams.
- For a richer sauce, a tablespoon of tomato paste can be added in step 2.