1 1/2 kg of chicken pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 kg of peeled tomatoes
4 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil
4 cups of cornmeal (744g)
1/2 cup of cassava flour (83g)
6 cups of water
1/2 cup of pitted and sliced green olives
1 1/4 cup of frozen peas or 1 can (200g) of drained peas
1 jar of coconut cream, drained (300g)
1 1/2 kg of chicken pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 kg of peeled tomatoes
4 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil
4 cups of cornmeal (744g)
1/2 cup of cassava flour (83g)
6 cups of water
1/2 cup of pitted and sliced green olives
1 1/4 cup of frozen peas or 1 can (200g) of drained peas
1 jar of coconut cream, drained (300g)
Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic
In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the onion until softened
Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer
Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender
Remove from heat and let it rest
Debone the chicken and return it to the pan with cornmeal and cassava flour
Cook, stirring constantly, adding water as needed to form a consistent dough
Remove from heat and add pitted green olives, peas, and coconut cream cut into small pieces
Mix gently
Shape the cuscuz in a 24cm diameter mold, greased with oil, pressing the mixture firmly
To freeze: place the mold on an ice bath and let it cool rapidly
Scoop the cuscuz onto a smooth surface and wrap with aluminum foil leaves that will wrap around the cuscuz
Top with plastic wrap of the same size
Unmold the cuscuz onto the plastic wrap, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and then wrap in aluminum foil
Closure and labeling
Store in the freezer
To thaw: remove from the freezer the night before, unwrap, place on a serving plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and let it sit at room temperature for 6 hours
If desired, garnish with slices of egg, tomato, peas, etc
Serves 12.
