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Caril de Frango

Cultural Context

Caril de Frango is a beloved dish in Mozambique, reflecting the country's rich culinary heritage influenced by Portuguese colonization and local ingredients. This chicken curry is often served during family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the vibrant flavors of spices and coconut milk. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many parts of Africa and beyond, as it adapts to local tastes and available ingredients.

MozambicanMZmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilo chicken (leg and thigh, chopped)
4 medium-sized tomatoes (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped)
potatoes (quantity not specified, chopped)
green bell pepper (half, chopped)
red bell pepper (half, chopped)
4 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 spoon curry powder
1 cup water
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
crushed black pepper (to taste)
1 cup coconut milk

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be more flavorful and cost-effective.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor and is often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie option, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

1

Heat a pan on high heat until hot.

2

Add chopped onions and sauté until glazed, about 1-2 minutes.

3

Add 4 cloves of crushed garlic and cook until fragrant.

4

Add 1 spoon of curry powder and mix well with the onions and garlic.

5

Add 4 medium-sized chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

6

Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.

7

Add chopped carrots first, cover, and cook for about 2 minutes.

8

After 2 minutes, add chopped potatoes and cover again for another 2 minutes.

9

Add 1 kilo of chopped chicken pieces, ensuring they are mixed with the sauce.

10

Cover and let it boil for about 5 minutes.

11

Add crushed black pepper and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, mixing well.

12

Bring it to a boil again and let it cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

13

Check the potatoes for doneness; if not cooked, cover and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

14

Add half of a green bell pepper and half of a red bell pepper for aromatics, letting them submerge in the sauce.

15

Finally, add 1 cup of coconut milk and mix well, cooking until the sauce is thickened to preference.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringbrowning

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Chicken CurryFrango ao Caril

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