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Pakistani Chicken Karahi
Incredibly flavorful and filling.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min👤 Ethan Chlebowski📖 cookwell
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●grater
- ●pan
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep the chicken & aromatics
2
Dice the chicken into 1" bite-sized cubes. In a mortar & pestle, crush any whole spices and then set aside. Then, crush together the ginger & garlic until they form a paste. If using whole peeled canned tomatoes, grab three from the can and drain off any excess liquid. If using fresh tomatoes, peel or just use a box grater to puree most of the tomato flesh off from the skin.
Fresh ginger, a 1" pieceFresh ginger, to tasteGarlic, 2 clovesTomatoes, 3
3
Sear the chicken
4
Set a wok or large pan over high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the chicken and a generous sprinkle of salt. Sear and stir occasionally until the chicken is lightly browned on the exterior, but not quite cooked all the way through.
Salt, a sprinkleSalt, to taste
5
Add the sauce base aromatics
6
Add the garlic and ginger paste and sauté for ⏱️ 30 seconds to bloom and release their flavors. Add the whole peeled tomatoes (or grated fresh tomatoes) and cook while stirring for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down. Crush the tomatoes with a spatula to develop the sauce.
Garlic, 2 clovesFresh ginger, a 1" pieceFresh ginger, to tasteTomatoes, 3
7
Add the spices
8
Stir all the spices into the sauce. Let the sauce reduce for another ⏱️ 5-10 minutes until it is fairly thick, stirring frequently.
9
Adjust the final flavors
10
If using, toss in the chiles for extra heat, and the butter for a richer mouthfeel. Let the sauce reduce further until your desired consistency. It should be fairly thick and glossy. Turn off the heat and TASTE. Add salt or anything else that might be needed to balance the flavors.
Butter, 15 gSalt, a sprinkleSalt, to taste
11
Garnish & serve
12
With the heat off, add the julienned ginger and cilantro leaves. Toss once and serve with rice, roti (or any other flatbread), or eat as is. Enjoy.
Fresh ginger, a 1" pieceFresh ginger, to tasteCilantro, a handful
Nutrition Facts
calories
1180
fat Content
61 g
protein Content
97 g
carbohydrate Content
52 g
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