Pom (spicy Pom)

Pom is a traditional Surinamese dish that is a flavorful and spicy casserole made with root vegetables and chicken. It is a popular dish in Surinamese cuisine and is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Surinamese Spicy Casserole
Pom (spicy Pom)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 4 lbs taro root, peeled and grated
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 hot peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cumin, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the grated taro root, onions, tomatoes, garlic, hot peppers, orange juice, chicken broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar.
  4. Layer half of the taro mixture in a large baking dish, then arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on top.
  5. Cover the chicken with the remaining taro mixture.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large baking dish Aluminum foil

Tools

Grater Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Pom is traditionally served with rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more hot peppers to the dish. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.

Cost

$20