Xim-Xim De Galinha Recipe

Name: Xim-Xim De Galinha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces; 2 lemons, juice of; salt and pepper; 1/4 lb smoked dried shrimp; 1 large onion, quartered; 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 cup water; 1 lb jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined; 4 hot peppers (preserved malagueta peppers, to taste); 2 tablespoons roasted cashew nuts, ground; 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, ground; 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 3 tablespoons dende oil (see step #6)

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 lemons, juice of
salt and pepper
1/4 lb smoked dried shrimp
1 large onion, quartered
2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup water
1 lb jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 hot peppers (preserved malagueta peppers, to taste)
2 tablespoons roasted cashew nuts, ground
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, ground
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 tablespoons dende oil (see step #6)

1
Marinate the chicken in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper for half an hour.
2
Grind the dried shrimp in a food processor with the onion and tomatoes into a thick paste.
3
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add the garlic and cook, stirring, until browned. Add the onion, tomato, and shrimp paste and the drained chicken pieces.
4
Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, then add 1/4 cup of the water bit by bit, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked. Be sure that the mixture does not boil and stir occasionally so that the chicken pieces do not stick to the pan.
5
Add the jumbo shrimp, malagueta peppers, and ground nuts. Check the seasonings. Add the ginger and remaining water and finish cooking by bringing the mixture to a boil.
6
When ready to serve, drizzle the Dende oil over the xim-xim and cook for a few more minutes. In lieu of Dende oil, you can use a mixture of 1 cup vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons annatto seeds that has soaked for 12 hours.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces, 2 lemons, juice of, salt and pepper, 1/4 lb smoked dried shrimp, and more.

Yes, Xim-Xim De Galinha falls under the Seafood 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.

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