Child-friendly/mild Chicken curry!
Serves 6-8 grown-ups. At least a two day endeavor as it has to marinade over night in the fridge and simmer for a few hours.
Ingredients:
For the marinade:
1 big tablespoon Mild curry mix powder (mine has: coriander (34%), turmeric (31%), buck thorn seed, cayenne pepper, cumin, fennel, black pepper)
1 small tablespoon Tandoori masala mix (mine has: salt (50%), onion powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, laurels, carnations/dianthus, buck thorn seed, garlic, black pepper, ginger, dill)
1-2 dL Apple or lemon juice
2 tablespoon Soy sauce (I use a thin one from Thailand, but I guess whatever you can get works)
Fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Monosodium Glutamate (msg (optional))
1400 g chicken meat (breast, deboned thigh, or the tenderloin. Or a mix of the things) (fresh or frozen. Just make sure it is completely thawed before working with it, should you use frozen. This requires you to get it out of the freezer and into the fridge at least 24 hours ahead of time)
Next day:
2 large or 3 small Onions
Half head of Garlic (remove any sprouts if you easily get reflux)
Butter/oil for frying
1/2 L cream (38% fat content) (i suppose you could use coconut milk instead if you can't have cream. Bevare of coconut flavor though)
Black pepper
1 small tablespoon Curry mix (same as in marinade)
200-250 mL Water
Edelsüß paprika (optional)
Side dish and possible toppings:
Rice or ramen noodles
Pineapple (fresh or canned, whichever you prefer)
Peanuts (roasted and salted)
Coconut flakes or sprinkles
Raisins
Banana chips
Mango chutney
Apple pieces
How to assemble:
How to marinade:
Dry stuff in a big bowl
Add soy sauce and juice
Taste test. Is it spicy enough? Sweet enough? Sour enough? Salty enough? Adjust to taste. It has to be almost unbearably much of all as it is the main seasonings for the food
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and add to bowl. If you dislike the veins and sinewy things in chicken, now is a good time to remove it as well. No need to have disgusting things in the food you make yourself.
If you used frozen chicken, there usually is some liquid in the bag of bowl or whatever. You do not want that in this dish. Somehow use it for something else or get rid of it.
Cover and put in fridge until next day.
Next day: at least 4 hours before eating time
Take marinaded chicken out of fridge
Find a big pot. We are talking at least 3 L capacity
Peel onions and garlic
Heat many amount of butter in pot (it should cover the bottom completely when liquid) at like medium heat (5-6 of 9)
While butter heats up you cut your onions into small dice
Crack quite a lot of pepper into the pot and add curry powder
When fragrant, add onions and fry until soft
While onion fries you mince your garlic and just leave it on the cutting board until later
Fish chicken out of the marinade and fry until pale at a bit hotter than medium heat (like 7 of 9)
Add garlic and marinade
Add cream and water. Much water if you like the sauce thin, less water if you like it thicker
Get to a boil and then down to a low simmer (2 of 9) for at least three hours. Lid is optional
Taste test. If it feels like it is good as it is then perfect! If not, add what you feel misses. Salt, pepper, soy sauce? Paprika? It is usually paprika if it feel salty and spicy enough, but lacks depth. 1-2 teaspoons paprika rounds it out and deepens the flavor profile.
Make rice or noodles however you usually do
Put toppings on table. Either just in the containers they come in, or if you want to be fancy put it in ramekins or pretty bowls. Apply fork or spoon for hygienic getting toppings.
Assemble your bowls as you like and enjoy it :]
If anyone who tries this has ideas, feel free to add them so other can enjoy them as well
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Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce 🥙🍄🧀
Full recipe ⬇️⬇️⬇️
For the Filling:
• 1 lb ground beef 🥩
• 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped (such as cremini or button) 🍄
• 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt 🥛
• 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out 🥒
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 🌿
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For Assembly:
• 4-6 whole wheat pita pockets 🥙
• Fresh lettuce, chopped 🥬
• Cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• Red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling:
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
• Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
• Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Stir in shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
• In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill.
• Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Assemble the Pita Pockets:
• Warm the pita pockets slightly in the oven or microwave for easier opening.
• Carefully cut the tops off the pita pockets to create an opening.
• Fill each pita pocket with a generous amount of the beef and mushroom filling.
• Add fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
4. Serve:
• Drizzle the tzatziki sauce over the filled pita pockets or serve it on the side for dipping.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!
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