Gentse waterzooi, a famous Belgian chicken stew dish

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

💰Cheaper: duck

Duck is often more affordable and adds a unique flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions, leeks, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and pour in chicken broth until covered.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken, shred, and set aside; return bones to pot for more flavor.

Strain the broth and return liquid to pot, discarding solids.

Whisk together egg yolks and heavy cream in a bowl.

Temper the egg mixture with a bit of hot broth, then stir back into the pot.

Add shredded chicken and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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