Stew
Kuku Kienyeji Stew

Kuku Kienyeji Stew

Kenya

95Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
10Steps
About

The prized free-range chicken stew of rural Kenya, slow-simmered until deeply flavoured, a centrepiece dish for visitors across Kikuyu, Luo and Luhya homes alike.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Free-range chicken, jointed1 whole
Onions, chopped2
Tomatoes, chopped4
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tbsp
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Turmeric½ tsp
Green pepper, sliced1
Cooking oil3 tbsp
Coriander, choppedsmall bunch
Saltto taste
Waterto simmer

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