Saint Lucian Bouyon
A hearty one-pot stew of chicken, root vegetables, green bananas, and herbs, gently simmered.
This bouyon combines chicken with green bananas, dasheen, carrots, and pumpkin in a simple broth. The vegetables go in after the chicken has started cooking so everything finishes tender.
Method
- 01
Sauté the base
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 02
Brown the chicken
Add the chicken to the pot and brown it on all sides.
- 03
Simmer the chicken in the broth
Add the water, thyme, scallions, and hot pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
20 min - 04
Add the vegetables and finish
Add the green bananas, dasheen, carrots, and pumpkin. Cover the pot and simmer for 30–40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked. Serve hot.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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