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Poulet DG

Cultural Context

Originating from Cameroon, Poulet DG, or 'Director General Chicken', is a celebratory dish often served at special occasions. It reflects the country's culinary heritage, combining local ingredients like plantains and spices to create a hearty meal. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Cameroon but also in various African communities worldwide, showcasing the rich flavors of Central African cuisine.

CameroonianCMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 medium half ripe plantains
1.5 lbs chicken
2 tablespoons homemade tomato paste
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green beans
1 cup green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups chicken stock
1 large onion
1/4 cup chopped green spices
2 tablespoons garlic and ginger paste

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness with more nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

1

Wash the plantains before peeling them.

2

Slice the plantains (the creator prefers a specific way).

3

Fry the plantains in leftover oil (not deep frying, but shallow frying).

4

Cut the chicken into smaller pieces.

5

Fry the chicken in a little oil until cooked.

6

Fry the homemade tomato paste in the same pot.

7

Add chopped onions to the fried tomato paste.

8

Stir in white pepper and curry powder.

9

Add the chopped vegetables (carrots, green beans, green pepper).

10

Mix in garlic and ginger paste.

11

Add the fried chicken to the mixture.

12

Pour in the chicken stock for moisture and flavor.

13

Add the fried plantains to the pot and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbraisingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potfrying pancutting boardknifespatulameasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Chicken DGPoulet Directeur Général

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