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Zouza recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Comoros with Zouza!
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 limes
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Zouza
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add 800 g of chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk and add the juice of 1 lime to the mixture.
- Stir in 2 tbsp of minced ginger, 2 tbsp of curry powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/1 tsp of pepper.
- Mix everything together thoroughly and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked and tender.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the hot chicken curry with rice or bread on the side for a complete meal.
What is Zouza?
Zouza is a traditional dish from Comoros, simmered in one pot, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Zouza take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Zouza?
Marinate the chicken in lime juice before cooking for extra flavor.
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