TURMERIC CHICKEN

So simple, so aromatic, SO vital. This dish simply wouldn’t be the equal without the jasmine rice. It’s well worth looking down in case your neighborhood marketplace doesn’t have it. Ethnic markets or predominant supermarkets with well stocked ethnic aisles should bring jasmine rice in large, 5 lb. luggage, that allows you to be a fragment of the value of the small “gourmet” rice manufacturers. test the lowest shelf, it’s usually hiding there.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 Tbsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• to taste salt & pepper
• 1/4 bunch cilantro, optional
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 lb. chicken, breast or thigh
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 large red onion
• 2 inches fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 
• 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 13 oz. can coconut milk
• 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

INSTRUCTION

1. integrate the jasmine rice with three cups of bloodless water in a medium pot. region a lid on top and convey up to a boil over high heat. As soon as it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and permit simmer for 30 minutes. After half-hour, flip the warmth off and let it sit down undisturbed till you are prepared to serve it.
2. dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger the usage of a small cheese grater. Saute all 3 in a huge pot over medium heat with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil.
3. while the onions have softened, upload the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and pink pepper. Saute for two mins. dice the chook and upload to the pot. Saute till cooked through (7-10 mins).
4. add the can of tomatoes and the bay leaf. region a lid on pinnacle and let simmer for half-hour. turn the warmth off and stir inside the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the stewed fowl aggregate over a heaping part of rice. Sprinkle clean cilantro on top if preferred.