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Uma receita de família! FRANGO ENSOPADO IGUAL O DA MINHA AVÓ

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Frango Ensopado

Cultural Context

Frango Ensopado, or Brazilian Stewed Chicken, is a comforting dish that reflects the heart of Brazilian home cooking. Traditionally enjoyed in family gatherings, it showcases the use of fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a wholesome meal. This dish has variations across Brazil, with each region adding its unique twist, often serving it with rice or farofa, a toasted cassava flour mixture, enhancing its flavor and texture.

BrazilianBRmain
50 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
60 ml olive oil
800 g chicken thighs, boneless and cubed
2 onions
2-3 garlic cloves
1 grated carrot
2 medium carrots, chopped
3-4 tomatoes, cubed
100 ml soy sauce
250 ml tomato sauce
bay leaves
rosemary
300 g heavy cream
chopped green onions

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cheaper.

1

Heat a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add 60 ml of olive oil to the pot.

3

Add 800 g of boneless, cubed chicken thighs to the pot and brown them, stirring occasionally until golden.

4

Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the pot and set aside.

5

In the same pot, add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and sauté quickly until golden.

6

Add 2 chopped onions to the pot and sauté for about 7-8 minutes until they are golden and flavorful.

7

Add 1 grated carrot and sauté for another 7-10 minutes until everything is well cooked and aromatic.

8

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture while sautéing.

9

Stir in some paprika for color and flavor, followed by 250 ml of tomato sauce, allowing it to cook for about 40 seconds to 1 minute.

10

Add 100 ml of soy sauce and a few bay leaves and rosemary leaves for additional flavor.

11

Incorporate 3-4 cubed tomatoes into the mixture without removing seeds or skins.

12

Return the browned chicken to the pot and mix well with the vegetables.

13

Add 2 medium chopped carrots to the pot.

14

If the mixture looks dry, add 300 g of heavy cream to enhance creaminess and flavor.

15

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the desired texture is reached.

16

Finish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifewooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Brazilian Stewed ChickenFrango com Molho

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