Silk Road Delight (丝绸之路的喜悦)
丝绸之路的喜悦 (Silk Road Delight) is a delightful Haipai Cuisine dish that brings together the flavors of the ancient Silk Road. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and aromatic spices, creating a truly unique and satisfying culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried apricots. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the slivered almonds and chopped cilantro over the dish before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cup
Tools
Serving platter Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the 丝绸之路的喜悦 (Silk Road Delight) with steamed rice or couscous for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
Cost
$15