Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"There is one thing more exasperating than a wife who can cook and won't, and that's a wife who can't cook and will."--Robert Frost

Chicken in Coconut Sauce (Kuku Paka in Swahili) Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Chicken in Coconut Sauce (Kuku Paka in Swahili) is from International Women's Club of Bishkek Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!


Category:
Category:

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 lbs chicken
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot green chili pepper
I medium tomato
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
I can coconut cream
4 boiled eggs
4-6 pieces boiled potatoes
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
Juice of one lemon

Directions:
Directions:
Wash chicken pieces, add garlic, ginger salt grated tomato. Place on stove, medium heat and saute for 10-15 minutes. Add 3- 4 cups water and bring to boil, until chicken is cooked.

In a separate pot, combine coconut cream, lemon juice and turmeric powder. Add two whole chili pepper in addition to the crushed green chillies. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add chopped cilantro. As the sauce begins to thicken, add the chicken along with 1-2 cups of chicken stock. Add the boiled eggs, potatoes and let simmer to desired consistency. Serve with rice or fresh naan.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The real East African way is to broil or slightly char the chicken on a barbeque, prior to adding to the coconut sauce.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

8488W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.


Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!