Grenadian Brown Down Recipe (Stew Chicken & Dumplings)

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while banana peppers are milder.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while canola is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add oil.

Add sugar to the hot oil to make a browning sauce.

Add chopped turkey wings and chicken thighs to the pot once the browning sauce is ready.

Cover the pot halfway to avoid splashes and stir the chicken, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Chop carrots and potatoes into small pieces and set aside.

After 5 minutes, uncover the pot, stir the chicken, and add about 1 cup of water if the pot is dry.

Let the chicken cook for about 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt, then gradually add water to form a soft dough, using a little more than 1 cup of water and 3 cups of flour.

Knead the dough until it's soft but firm and set aside.

Add ketchup to the chicken and taste to adjust seasonings.

Add sliced carrots and a small amount of pigeon peas to the pot.

Roll pieces of dough into dumplings and add them to the pot.

Add 4 to 5 cups of water to the pot, ensuring it’s not too soupy.

Add potatoes to the pot and cover to bring to a boil, then stir to cook evenly.

Check the flavor and ensure the liquid reduces to a desirable amount before serving.

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