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Surinamese Chicken Pom Pie

Cultural Context

Surinamese Chicken Pom Pie, or Pom, has roots in the diverse culinary traditions of Suriname, influenced by indigenous, African, and Dutch cuisines. Traditionally served during special occasions and family gatherings, it showcases the use of pomtayer, a local root vegetable. Today, it is enjoyed by many in Suriname and beyond, often adapted with various meats and vegetables, making it a beloved comfort food.

SurinameseSRmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kilo pomtayer
1 tsp nutmeg powder
3 tbsp sugar
2.5 tbsp piccalilli
100 ml orange juice
1 half lemon juice
5 sprigs of celery
Butter
400 grams of chicken thigh
1 onion
3 cloves of garlic
1 tomato
1 tsp allspice grain powder
1 tsp galangal powder
1 chicken stock cube
3 sprigs of celery
Sunflower oil
1 pack of butter puff pastry
Egg yolk

pomtayer (tayer root)

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrition.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and versatile.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

1

Boil chicken thighs until cooked, then shred and set aside.

2

Sauté onions and garlic in butter until translucent.

3

Add tomato, allspice powder, galangal powder, and chicken stock cube; simmer for a few minutes.

4

Mix shredded chicken with sautéed vegetables, sugar, piccalilli, orange juice, lemon juice, and chopped celery.

5

Grate pomtayer and combine with chicken mixture.

6

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish lined with puff pastry.

7

Brush the top with egg yolk and bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbaking dishgratermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pom

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