Chef Flower'S Turkish Cypriot Taro Casserole - Kibrisli Kolokas Recipe

Name: Chef Flower'S Turkish Cypriot Taro Casserole - Kibrisli Kolokas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 600 g chicken pieces or 600 g chicken breasts, chopped to bite size pieces; 400 g taro root, peel dark skin, wash, chopped to bite size pieces; 1 large onion, chopped (about 140 grams); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups chicken stock, may need more; 1 lemon, juice of; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; Garnish; coriander (optional) or cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
600 g chicken pieces or 600 g chicken breasts, chopped to bite size pieces
400 g taro root, peel dark skin, wash, chopped to bite size pieces
1 large onion, chopped (about 140 grams)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock, may need more
1 lemon, juice of
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Garnish
coriander (optional) or cilantro (optional)

1
Add 1/3 of the olive oil in a sallow pot, heat, add chicken and brown, remove chicken in a medium size heat resistant bowl and set aside.
2
Add 1/3 of the olive oil in the same pot, heat, add taro and slightly brown, remove taro in a different medium size heat resistant bowl and set aside.
3
Add 1/3 of the olive oil in the same pot, heat, and add onion until lightly brown, then return the chicken to the pot and mix.
4
Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes & chicken stock. Reduce heat and to boil.
5
Add lemon and taro, mix gently.
6
Add salt and pepper.
7
Simmer for 30 minutes but stir occasionally.
8
NOTE: You may need to top up the casserole with chicken stock during the 30 minutes, the sauce will become dry if you don't and potentially burn the recipe. Sauce needs to be thick and lots of it.
9
You can either add coriander/cilantro into the recipe or use it as garnish.
10
Serve with crusty bread & garden salad or a plain Turkish pilaf.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 600 g chicken pieces or 600 g chicken breasts, chopped to bite size pieces, 400 g taro root, peel dark skin, wash, chopped to bite size pieces, 1 large onion, chopped (about 140 grams), and more.

Yes, Chef Flower'S Turkish Cypriot Taro Casserole - Kibrisli Kolokas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef Flower'S Turkish Cypriot Taro Casserole - Kibrisli Kolokas

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