Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

A Meal From South America | Suriname Cuisine | ERIC EATS THE WORLD

Login to Save
Susan and Eric
Susan and Eric
5 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Susan and Eric to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Surinamese Pom Kip

Cultural Context

Surinamese Pom Kip is a traditional dish from Suriname, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage influenced by Indigenous, African, and Asian cuisines. This hearty chicken and pomelo dish is often served at family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the use of local ingredients and flavors. Modern variations may include different fruits or spices, adapting to personal tastes while keeping the essence of this beloved dish intact.

SurinameseSRmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound green beans
1 head cabbage
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon coriander
1 lime
1 hot pepper
2 skinless chicken breasts
1 orange
2 onions
2 cups chopped tomato
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sambal
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup parsley
3 eggs
paprika

pomelo

🥗Healthier: grapefruit

💰Cheaper: oranges

Grapefruit offers a similar tartness, while oranges are more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey provides a leaner option, while chicken thighs are usually less expensive.

1

Blanch green beans and cabbage in boiling water, then cool in an ice bath.

2

Prepare salad dressing by mixing coconut milk, yogurt, brown sugar, coriander, lime juice, and chopped hot pepper; refrigerate.

3

Cut skinless chicken breasts into chunks and marinate with orange juice and salt.

4

Chop two onions and one tomato.

5

Grate one pound of potatoes with skin on.

6

Mix grated potatoes with chopped onions.

7

Prepare palm sauce with coconut milk, orange juice, sugar, sambal, allspice, and nutmeg; set aside.

8

Preheat oven to 375°F and heat olive oil in a pan.

9

Cook chopped onions until translucent, then set aside.

10

Drain chicken and cook in the same pan with olive oil and white pepper until browned.

11

Add cooked onions, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and palm sauce to the pan; mix in parsley.

12

Beat three eggs with paprika and combine with potato and onion mixture; layer on top of the casserole.

13

Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large stock potmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

PomPom KIPSurinamese Chicken Pom

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Surinamese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)