Brazilian Chicken Stew

By es123

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup peeled and thinly sliced ginger (3 ounces)
• 4 garlic cloves chopped
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 medium onions coarsely chopped
• 2 cups drained canned plum tomatoes coarsely chopped, juices reserved
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts finely chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
• 3 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 pound boneless chicken thighs
• Steamed rice
• lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor, pulse the ginger with the garlic, jalapeños, lemon juice and paprika until finely chopped. Add the water and process to a paste.
2. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering. Add the onions and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the ginger paste and cook until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add half of the tomatoes along with the coconut milk, peanuts, 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Scrape the sauce into a food processor or blender and puree. Return the sauce to the saucepan. Add the stock and the remaining tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of cilantro and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 5 cups, about 20 minutes. Keep warm.
4. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sauté over moderately high heat until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Add the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Spoon into bowls and garnish with coconut and cilantro. Serve with steamed rice and lemon wedges.