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African Curry

North african cuisine is the product of a whole host of historical, cultural and topographical factors.

Recipe Summary African Curry

This is an African (Mozambique) curry that can be done with chicken, shrimp, or crab. Goes well with tomato chutney and onion hot sauce. For shrimp or crab, use 1 pound.

Ingredients | Couscous North African Food

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

1 bay leaf

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

2 teaspoons curry powder

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, bones and skin removed, cut into pieces

1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk

1 lemon, juiced

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, and saute until onion is lightly browned. Mix tomatoes, curry powder, and salt into the skillet, and continue cooking about 5 minutes. Mix in the chicken, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Reduce skillet heat to low. Stirring constantly, gradually blend in the coconut milk over a period of about 10 minutes. Mix in lemon juice just before serving.

Info | Couscous North African Food

prep: 20 mins cook: 40 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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Couscous North African Food / For too long, north african food has been overshadowed in the united states by trendy mediterranean and middle eastern cuisines.