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Calulu recipe
A rich and flavorful stew from São Tomé!
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken
- 100 ml palm oil
- 2 onions
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 200 g okra
- 150 g fish (dried)
- 3 garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Calulu
- Cut 1 kg of chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
- Chop 1 onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Cut 2 tomatoes and 1 green bell pepper into pieces. Prepare 150 g of okra and 100 g of dried fish.
- In a large pot over medium heat, pour in 3 tablespoons of palm oil and let it heat up.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned.
- Mix in the chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the okra and dried fish. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste the stew after 45 minutes and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve hot with rice or plantains.
What is Calulu?
Calulu is a traditional dish from Sao Tome and Principe, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, okra and fish (dried). The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Calulu take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 45 minutes.
Any tips for making Calulu?
Use fresh okra for a better flavor and texture.
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