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Kuku wa Kupaka

Kuku wa Kupaka

Kenya

65Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A Swahili-coast Kenyan favourite of grilled chicken smothered in a spiced coconut sauce, served at coastal celebrations from Mombasa to Lamu.

Equipment
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Saucepan
  • Basting brush
  • Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in)1 kg
Coconut milk (thick)1½ cups
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tbsp
Tamarind paste2 tbsp
Ground turmeric1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Red chilli or paprika1 tsp
Lemon or lime1
Tomato, chopped1
Cooking oil3 tbsp
Coriander, choppedsmall bunch
Saltto taste

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