Macanese Portuguese chicken curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and often cost less.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Sprinkle in curry powder and stir to coat the chicken evenly, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, and season with salt and black pepper.

Incorporate diced potatoes and carrots, cooking until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

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