Afghani Chicken Korma
This recipe is derived from my red meat (gosht) korma, The main differences are in cooking, and primarily fewer tomatoes. I might do a version down the road that’s wholly tomato-less, but I find the tomatoes add a nice flavor…
Libyan Inspired Fried Chicken (Dajaj Maghli)
Fried chicken has become popular in Libya since the fall of the Ghadaffi regime, much of it in the American (KFC) style ~ King Chicken, Uncle Kentaki, etc ~ that had been banned before. I pieced this recipe together partially…
Joojeh Kabobs (Persian Chicken Saffron Kabobs)
These kabobs are super simple, but I know a lot of people are put off by the saffron because it’s so expensive. The thing is, it’s only expensive in the grocery store ~ you can find good quality cooking-grade Persian…
Doro Wot (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew)
This one is is definitely a labor of love. Count on 2.5-3 hours start to finish, but soooo worth it. Rich spices built up on a slightly sweet onion base in layers and layers crowned with chicken and a marinated…
Macroona Imbakaka (Libyan Chicken and Pasta)
Seems like most people say “this is Libya’s quintessential dish” which usually means “I can’t tell you mom’s recipe under penalty of death”, but here we are, and it’s not my mom. So… Call it North African/Italian fusion in a…
Karahi Chicken
Karahi chicken is a highly aromatic stew (curry) that brings together tomatoes, chilies, and a nice cilantro ‘kick’. It gets it’s name because, well, it’s cooked in a karahi (or kadai), which is a thick-walled stew pot common throughout the…
Chicken Koobideh Kabobs
Koobideh are Persian ground meat kabobs, so a bit different from the normal US fare, but they’re delightfully rich and aromatic. Cooked on the grill, it’s the perfect sort of dish for a hot summer’s night. For this version I…
Moroccan Pastilla
A pastilla is a type of savory pie, consisting of spiced bird of some sort or another encased in puff pastry. Variants can be found across the Mediterranean and into the Middle East, probably because they taste so good. Some quick…
Creamy Tomato Chicken Curry
Well, that’s what I’m calling it for now, anyway. Maybe someone can identify it for me. Anyway, this was partially borne from me wanting more curries under my belt, and partially influenced by Elderdottir’s particular condition where certain things can overcome…
Da Tomato Curry
So, this is more or less making a stand-alone version of the curry from the Curry-Stuffed Toast I posted recently, because I liked it so much. (If you missed that, it was a savory French-style toast with curry and home-made cheese…