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How to make Canja de Galinha (Sabores de Criola)

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Canja de Galinha

Cultural Context

Canja de Galinha, a traditional Portuguese chicken soup, has roots in rustic cooking, often made to nourish the sick or as comfort food. It highlights simple ingredients like chicken and rice, showcasing the importance of home-cooked meals in Portuguese culture. Today, variations exist across the globe, with each region adding its unique twist to this beloved dish.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
1 cup risotto rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Wash the chicken in salted water.

2

Flavor the chicken with garlic, onion, and bay leaves.

3

Let the chicken marinate for an hour or two.

4

Stew the chicken in olive oil with the seasoning.

5

Once stewed, add water and let it boil.

6

After the water is boiled with the chicken, add the rice.

7

Let the rice cook for 20 minutes until the soup is ready.

8

Chop the onion and mix it with the chicken.

9

Cut the garlic and crush it with a crusher.

10

Add a bit of salt and olive oil to the chicken mixture.

11

Mix all the flavors with the chicken.

12

Add paprika powder and a bit of garlic powder.

13

Turn the fire higher to let the chicken stew.

14

Lower the fire to let it cook further.

15

When it looks really stewed, add more water to let it boil.

16

Add a chicken cube.

17

Wash the rice and add 3 cups of rice into the cooking pot.

18

Once the rice is cooked and ready, the soup will be finished.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

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