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Chicken Pom

Chicken pom is a variation of pom, with potatoes and macabo mixed with chicken, seasoned with lemon juice and butter. Its mild taste and creamy texture make it a much-loved festive dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Poulet

Purée

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into pieces, drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt, pepper and curry.
  2. Brown the chicken in oil with the onion and garlic, then cook covered for 15 minutes.
  3. Peel and boil the potatoes and macabo until tender.
  4. Mash them with the hot butter and milk, let cool slightly, then mix in the beaten eggs.
  5. Spread half the mash in the bottom of a buttered baking dish, then add the chicken.
  6. Cover with the rest of the mash and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake at 180 °C for 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  8. Serve hot straight from the dish.

Variations and tips

Using what's available. Macabo can be replaced with cassava or more potatoes.

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