Liberia / Bread
Liberian Chicken Gravy
Liberian chicken gravy is a delicious African stew. A lot of oil is required to cook most African stews, but when it comes to this dish, you don't need so much.
Ingredients
- chicken, cut into medium pieces3 lb
- salt, to taste
- red pepper or black pepper, ground; to taste
- chicken stock cube2 tbsp
- onion, finely chopped2
- tomatoes, fresh4
- red pepper4
- garlic5 clove
- basil and parsley1/2 cup
- vegetable oil1/2 cup
- tomato paste2 tbsp
- dried fish, steaks; any type; cleaned2 lb
- smoked paprika, optional
- ground ginger1 tsp
- cayenne pepper1 tsp
- habanero pepper, finely chopped2
- shrimp, large; cleaned1 lb
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
In a medium-size saucepan, boil the chicken with salt, pepper, some chopped onions, and 1 tablespoon of the chicken bouillon. Let them cook until tender—the cooking time varies according to the chicken.
Remove the chicken to a bowl, reserving the stock.
In a blender, purée the tomatoes, red bell pepper, onions, garlic, basil, and parsley.
Add ½ cup oil to a pot, then add the blended mixture followed by the tomato paste. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes, stirring the pot frequently as the sauce simmers.f
Add the reserved chicken broth, then the chicken, dried fish, smoked paprika, ginger powder, cayenne pepper, and habanero pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes.
Adjust the stew with water, broth, and/or bouillon cubes if needed.
Enjoy with any complimentary dish of your choice.
