Kari Koko - Seychelles Coconut Chicken Curry#EatTheWorld

Coconut Chicken Curry is a delicious, slightly spicy curry. Creamy curry with the exotic flavors of the Seychelles Islands. A gluten-free & low carb /Keto dinner that comes together quickly and easily. Since I have made this a keto recipe, did not add potatoes, feel free to add if you want. I enjoyed this with cauliflower rice.

Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Medium Onions - peeled and finely chopped
3 Garlic Cloves - peeled and diced
1 Teaspoon Diced Ginger
1 Teaspoon White Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Clove powder
1 Teaspoon Ginger powder
1 Teaspoon Nutmeg powder
¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
3 Tablespoons Curry Powder
1 Small Pinch Saffron Strands
1 Bay Leaf
A Sprig Curry Leaves
200 Grams Potato , peeled & cut into cubes - I did not add
800 Grams Chicken With Bone In - cut into curry pieces
250Ml Thick Coconut Milk
Salt to taste

Method  

In a large heavy pot with lid, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions, sauté until translucent. Add the garlic, fresh ginger, white pepper, cloves, ground ginger, nutmeg, curry powder, saffron, bay leaf and curry leaves. Stir over medium heat and allow to cook for 2 minutes to release the aromatics of the spices.
Add the chicken ( if you are adding potatoes add it along with the chicken), stir it well till the chicken is coated fully with the spices. Cover and cook until the chicken is done, stirring once or twice during the cooking time.

Pour in the coconut milk, lower heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the lid, stir and allow the mixture to cook an additional 15 minutes until creamy. Taste for salt and spices add if necessary
Remove the bay leaf and curry leaves before serving. 

Serve over steamed rice or bread. 
Labels: Keto, Seychelles, Main course, Coconut Milk, Chicken, Low Carb, Eat the World, Main course, International Cuisine

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Poulet Fafa#EatTheWorld

Poulet Fafa is a French Polynesian chicken dish, which is an incredibly easy and delicious recipe. This dish gets it name Fafa, since fafa is taro leaves which is also called “Polynesian spinach”. This also makes a perfect low carb/keto dish.

Taro is rich in minerals, iron and calcium. Since taro/fafa leaves have an irritating effect on the throat, these must be cook for a long time in salted water to avoid a slight irritation on the tongue/throat after eating them ( in India we use tamarind to remove this irritation on the throat /tongue from the leaves). I added tamarind juice, salt to the water, then cooked the leaves, drained the water and then used the leaves in the dish.  

If taro leaves are difficult to find, then you can use spinach as a substitute. If you are using fresh spinach leaves then no need to boil them in tamarind & salt water. You can use this directly while making the dish. If using frozen spinach, thaw first, then squeeze dry before adding to the chicken. It is very easy dish to make

Serves 3
Ingredients
300 Grams Taro leaves (Fafa) or Spinach
1 Tablespoon Heaped Tamarind paste
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
600 Grams Boneless Chicken Thighs
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Small Piece Ginger - minced
½ Cup Chicken Stock or Water - I used Chicken Stock
Salt & Black pepper powder to taste
1 - 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch or Arrowroot powder
1/3 Cup Coconut Cream **see notes

Method 

If using taro leaves, bring a large pot of water with the tamarind paste & ½ teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the taro leaves, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and place them in ice cold water to stop the cooking process . Then squeeze them dry.
Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large pot.
Brown the chicken on all sides in the hot oil and remove to a plate. 

Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in the remaining oil until the onion is translucent.
Add back the chicken pieces and the chicken stock, salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes. Add the taro leaves or spinach and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
Stir the arrowroot powder into 2 or 3 tablespoons of cold water and then stir the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it lightly.

Stir in coconut cream to finish and serve over rice. I enjoyed this with cauliflower rice.

My Notes
Coconut cream is the thick coconut milk that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk. Avoid shaking the can before you open it and you can skim it right off the top.
I used coconut cream powder, mixed 1½ tablespoons coconut cream powder in 1/3 warm water.

Labels: Chicken, Main course, French Polynesian, Eat The world, International Cuisine, Low Carb, Keto

                    

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Keto Wiener Beef Schnitzel#EatTheWorld

This is a easy keto/low carb Schnitzel recipe for crispy fried and seasoned beef steak.

This is a perfect recipe for one who has gluten intolerance. Using almond meal in the place of breadcrumbs, I was able to create a delicious (and healthy!) substitute for breaded schnitzel. 

Serves One
Ingredients
300 Grams One Big Undercut Beef Steak - flatten
½ Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
½ Teaspoon White or Black pepper powder
½ Teaspoon Mustard sauce
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce - Sugar Free
1 Egg
½ Cup Almond Flour - to coat
Olive Oil For Frying

Method 
Lay down a  strip of plastic wrap or cloth on your kitchen countertop. Place beef piece on the plastic wrap or cloth, cover with another strip of plastic or cloth so the meat is sandwiched between two layers. Use a mallet to flatten the steak until it's ¼ inch thick. Season with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate this for at least an hour or overnight.

When ready to fry, dip in beaten egg, then with almond flour. Pat the almond flour coating onto all visible sides of the steak, making sure there’s an even layer of coating over all the visible surfaces. Refrigerate the coated schnitzel for at least 30 minutes.
Pour oil into a skillet until it’s deep enough for shallow frying. Heat the oil slowly over medium. While oil is heating,
When the oil is hot (but not smoking or splattering), fry the coated steak until they are golden brown on both sides, for about 4 minutes per side.

After frying, set the schnitzel on a paper towel and pat them dry to soak off excess oil. Serve hot garnished with sliced cucumber and feta cheese with a sprinkle of black pepper powder. 

Labels: Eat the World, Schnitzel, Beef, Austria, Vienna, Keto, Low Carb, Almond Flour, Main course., International Cuisine, Serves One

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Hilachas - Guatemalan Shredded Beef in Tomatillo Sauce#EatTheWorld

Hilachas is a popular Guatemalan dish made of cooked and shredded beef and it's simmered in a mildly spiced tomatillo sauce. This is usually enjoyed with it with a side of rice or fresh corn tortillas for a meal. This taste so good that you will enjoy it do try it and adjust the spice level according to your taste.

Serves 4
Ingredients
To Cook The Beef 
500 Gram Beef Steak - cut into slices
1 Cup Water
1 Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Bay Leaf
1 Medium Ripe Tomato
Half Of A Small Onion
¼ Teaspoon Salt
Other Ingredients
1 Tablespoons Oil
3 Medium Ripe & Firm Tomatoes
3 Green Tomatoes/ Tomatillos
1 Green Pepper
3 Dried Red Chillies - deseeded or Guajillo chilies
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1 Medium Potato - peeled and chopped
2 Medium Carrots - peeled and chopped
¼ Cup Chopped Coriander / Cilantro 

Method

Place the beef, garlic, half of a small onion, cut the tomato into two and one cup water and salt in a large pressure cooker ( if you are using a saucepan then add more water accordingly to cook) and cook until the beef is very tender.
Remove the beef to a bowl, reserving the broth. When cool enough to handle, shred the beef with your fingers and set aside.
When cooled puree the broth and set aside.

Roast the green pepper, onion, tomato and tomatillos. When cooled remove the skin and puree along with dried red chillies and keep aside.

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium flame. Add the potatoes and chopped carrot sauté for a minute on medium high flame. Then add tomatillos puree and the shredded beef and the pureed the broth season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Simmer and cook until the potatoes and carrots are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

When done then add in the chopped coriander, adjust seasoning. 

Serve hot with corn tortillas or steamed rice.

Labels: Beef, Guatemala, Onion, Green Tomato, Peppers, Roasted Tomato, Main course, Eat the World   

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Kuku Paka#EattheWorld

Kuku Paka, a chicken-coconut curry, is a dish from Africa. The African word Kuku, which means chicken but what does Paka mean is unclear. It's a very delicious and comforting chicken gravy dish. Try it and you will love its it a Indian spices dish.

Ingredients

1 Kg Cleaned Chicken - make 14  to 16 pieces
1 Tin Coconut Milk  (400 ML)
2 Tomatoes - blended
1 Heaped  Teaspoon Salt  or to taste
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric  powder
1 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Heaped All Purpose Flour 

1 Medium Onion - ground to paste
1/2 Cup Oil

For the Green Masala - grind to a fine paste  

1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste

8 Green chilies   

½  Cup  Coriander leaves

Method

Marinate chicken with  salt, ground green masala  keep for an hour.

Heat oil in a kadai / pot  add onion paste and fry for 5 mins till light brown . Add marinated chicken. Fry well for 5 to 7 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, tomatoes blended. Cover and cook for 10 mins. Add coconut milk. Cover and cook till chicken done say for  another 10 minutes. 

Lastly add flour paste stirring continuously till the gravy thick , according to the consistency you require . Now add lemon juice and take off flame.

Serve hot. 

We enjoyed this with whole wheat rotis / chapati

Labels : Coconut Milk, Chicken, African, Congo, International Cuisine, Eat the World, Main course

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Eggless Layali Lubnan#EattheWorld

This is a delicious and easy Lebanese dessert which can be made for Ramadan or any other time. This Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan), is a very famous Lebanese dessert widely served all over Lebanon. It is one of the most served dessert at home because it’s easy to make and tasty.

Ingredients
For The Semolina Layer / First Layer
4 Cups Milk
½ Cup Sugar
½ Cup Semolina
1 Teaspoon Rose water
For The Sugar Syrup
½ Cup Sugar
1 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Rose water
For The Second Layer
2 Cups Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Corn flour
½ Cup Cream Cheese

For Garnishing
½ Cup Finely Chopped Pistachios 

Method
For the Semolina Layer

Add all the ingredients into a pan and cook the first layer till t becomes thick.

Pour it in a greased pan and set it in the refrigerator for an hour.
For The Second Layer 

Mix together all the ingredients in a pot with a whisk without any heat at first until there are no lumps. Then, bring to medium-high heat and keep whisking until it starts to thicken. It should look creamy and pourable. 

Pour on top of the first layer and keep it in the fridge for 6 - 8 hours.

Cling wrap it and refrigerate.

After it is cooled and set 

then loosen the sides with a butter knife and take this onto serving plate. 

Garnish it with pistachios. 

To Make The Sugar Syrup

Make the syrup in the meantime by mixing together the sugar and water. Let it come to a simmer for about 5-10 minutes until it slightly thickens. Let this cool completely.

Then drizzle all over the dessert as much as you like or drizzle to each person's slice. This is up to you. I cut a slice and then poured the sugar syrup on top.

Enjoy .. this is simply delicious...

Labels: Lebanese, Eggless, Eat the World, Sweets & Desserts, Dessert, Semolina, Middle Eastern

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Pražene Gobe z Jajci#EattheWorld

Pražene gobe z jajci is the national Slovenian dish with origins in the Štajerska region, where mushroom picking is a common and popular activity. An healthy mushroom omelette with eggs and fresh parsley is a favorite breakfast dish in the region, which can be served as a hot appetizer or an independent dish. 

Serves One
Ingredients
1 Small Clove Garlic — finely chopped
1 Medium Onion — finely chopped
3 -4 Mushrooms — sliced
1 Tablespoon Parsley — chopped
2 Large Eggs
Salt & Pepper to taste
Olive Oil for frying

Method

Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk well, add salt and black pepper to taste. Keep aside.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high flame, add the onion and fry until translucent. Then add the garlic and mushrooms, fry on high flame till the moisture evaporates and the mushrooms are cooked stirring regularly. 

Add the parsley, season with salt and black pepper to taste and give it good mix. Add the whisked eggs, spread evenly over the entire pan. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook till the bottom is golden .

Serve hot. Enjoy .. Bon Appetit!! 
Labels: Egg, Keto, Slovenia, Serves One, Omelette, Mushroom, International Cuisine, Breakfast, Eat the World

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