Brazilian recipe
Traditional Galinhada (Galinhada)
Make a flavourful galinhada with tender chicken and fluffy rice. A comforting Brazilian classic that is easy to prepare at home.
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Ingredients
1 whole chicken cut into medium pieces
4 tbsp oil or olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder or 2 sachets of ready-made powdered seasoning with turmeric
2 cups rice
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions)
4 tbsp oil or olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder or 2 sachets of ready-made powdered seasoning with turmeric
2 cups rice
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions)
Where to find ingredients
Look for the chicken, rice, and fresh herbs at the meat counter, rice aisle, and produce section of your local supermarket or market. Turmeric or seasoned powder with turmeric can be found in the spice section.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the oil or olive oil over medium heat
- Brown the chicken pieces on all sides
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- Add the chopped garlic and chopped green bell pepper (if using) and sauté for another 2 minutes
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down
- Add the turmeric powder or ready-made seasoning, and mix well
- Return the chicken pieces to the pot and mix them with the sautéed base
- Add the rice and mix well, coating the grains in the sautéed base for about 1 minute
- Pour the hot water into the pot and adjust the salt if needed
- As soon as it comes to a boil, lower the heat, cover the pot, and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed
- Check that the chicken is fully cooked
- Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped fresh herbs
- Let the galinhada rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving
Observations
Galinhada is a much-loved dish in Brazil, known for bringing tender chicken and flavourful rice together in a delicious way. It is made in many parts of the country and is ideal for a special Sunday lunch or for gathering everyone around the table, making for a comforting meal with a distinctly Brazilian feel.
To make a perfect galinhada, the most important thing is to use good-quality ingredients and cook slowly so all the flavours blend well. Turmeric or colored seasoning gives the dish its beautiful colour and special aroma, and seasonings such as onion, garlic, and fresh herbs make it even tastier. You can even add other ingredients or vegetables, but the traditional recipe is already delightful on its own.
To make a perfect galinhada, the most important thing is to use good-quality ingredients and cook slowly so all the flavours blend well. Turmeric or colored seasoning gives the dish its beautiful colour and special aroma, and seasonings such as onion, garlic, and fresh herbs make it even tastier. You can even add other ingredients or vegetables, but the traditional recipe is already delightful on its own.
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