Cari Poulet by @niangcook

1h5
Medium

4 servings

🍗

1.5 kg

Whole Chicken

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🫚

3 cm

Ginger

🌶️

1

Black Pepper

🌶️

1 small pepper

Chili

🧂

8 g

Salt

🟡

15 ml

Turmeric

🍅

600 g

Tomatoes

🧅

300 g

Red Onion

🌿

4 sprigs

Thyme

🌶️

15 ml

Black Pepper

🧂

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Cut the whole chicken into serving pieces and season it with 1 teaspoon of salt and the ground black pepper.

    whole chicken
    salt
    ground black pepper
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/8

    Peel and finely chop the garlic, fresh ginger, red onions, chili pepper, and tomatoes.

    garlic cloves
    fresh ginger
    red onions
    chili pepper
    tomatoes
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/8

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces for 8 minutes, turning them until golden on all sides.

    vegetable oil
    whole chicken
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/8

    Add the red onions, garlic, ginger, chili pepper, and fresh thyme to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until fragrant.

    red onions
    garlic cloves
    fresh ginger
    chili pepper
    fresh thyme
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/8

    Stir in the ground turmeric and cook for 1 minute to release its aroma.

    ground turmeric
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/8

    Add the chopped tomatoes and remaining salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a thick sauce.

    tomatoes
    salt
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/8

    Pour in the water and bring the cari to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

    water
    whole chicken
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or black pepper if needed. Serve the chicken hot with its tomato sauce.

    salt
    ground black pepper
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Herbs and Spices, Vegetables

Ingredients

Whole chicken, Garlic, Ginger, Black pepper, Chili, Salt, Turmeric, Tomatoes, Red onion, Thyme

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low-carbohydrate, High-protein

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 37g, Fat: 25g, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 620mg, Potassium: 570mg, Iron: 2.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Vitamin A: 85µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, mixing bowl

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Stew

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Réunionese, Creole, Indian Ocean

Geographic

Réunion, Reunion Island

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Saucy, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Earthy, Peppery, Tangy, Aromatic

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in portions,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)