Aromatic Brazilian Xinxim de Galinha
This week's recommendation is a vibrant journey to Bahia, Brazil, featuring a rich and creamy chicken stew thickened with ground peanuts and cashews. It's a perfect balance of savory, nutty, and citrusy notes that brings a unique tropical warmth to your autumn dinner table.
In short
Aromatic Brazilian Xinxim de Galinha takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs, diced600 g
- Roasted unsalted peanuts50 g
- Roasted unsalted cashews50 g
- Coconut milk400 ml
- Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, minced3 pcs
- Onion, finely chopped1 pcs
- Lime juice2 tbsp
- Dried shrimp (optional)1 tbsp
- Fresh cilantro, chopped1 handful
- Olive oil or Dende oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine the peanuts, cashews, ginger, garlic, and dried shrimp with a few tablespoons of coconut milk. Pulse until you have a thick, smooth paste.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in the nut paste and the remaining coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the lime juice and top with fresh cilantro before serving over steamed rice.
Questions and answers
How long does Aromatic Brazilian Xinxim de Galinha take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Boneless chicken thighs, diced, Roasted unsalted peanuts, Roasted unsalted cashews, Coconut milk, Fresh ginger, grated, Garlic cloves, minced …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
