CURRIED CHICKEN STEAMED IN BANANA LEAVES
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories lunch, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the sauce, heat the canola oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the chilies and coconut milk, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- To make the chicken and vegetables, place the chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper and pound them lightly with the back of a small heavy skillet until they are slightly flattened and uniform in thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and lay each half-breast in the center of a banana leaf. Place the diced potatoes and peas in a bowl, season lightly with salt and toss. Top each piece of chicken with 1/4 of the vegetables and pour 1/4 of the sauce over the vegetables. Fold the sides of the banana leaves over the chicken breasts, then fold the top and bottom in toward the center. Secure with toothpicks or tie a very thin strip of banana leaf around each bundle.
- Fill the bottom of a steamer with water almost to, but not touching, the rack and bring to a boil. Place the chicken bundles on the rack (you may have to make 2 layers) and steam, covered, until the chicken breasts are cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. To eat, unwrap the leaves to expose the filling. (Do not eat the banana leaves.) Serve with rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 604, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1264 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Vanessa Thomas
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds like the perfect dish for a summer cookout.
Infinix S5
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I love the combination of curry and banana leaves.
Amiya Worth
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes to make with chicken, and this one definitely caught my eye. I'm excited to try it!
Cierra Scott
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas that are about to go bad, so this is a perfect way to use them up.
Zaib koko Mardan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this dish. The banana leaves mellowed out the curry flavor and made it more palatable for me.
Peter Chindove
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible.
Mr. TN COMEDIAN
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to dishes when I'm having guests over.
sheluv saucy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce your family to new flavors. My kids loved the curry sauce and the banana leaves.
Scourge The Hedgehog
[email protected]I love the presentation of this dish. Serving it in banana leaves makes it look so special.
Gideon Negonga
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
Gina Hibbert
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The curry sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
shykh AON
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken from the night before and it worked perfectly in this dish.
beenzu rita
[email protected]I was skeptical about using banana leaves, but they really did add a unique flavor to the dish. I highly recommend using them if you can find them.
Payel Prodhan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I will use less curry powder.
Prod. Onecasebeats
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner cook like me can make this dish and it turns out delicious.
Eddy Berry
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the curry sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
IYAD Shaheen
[email protected]Wow! This dish was a hit at our dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the curry and the banana leaves.
MD sujon Sumi
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute delight! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the curry sauce was bursting with flavor. The banana leaves added a unique and delicious aroma to the dish.