Aruban keshi yena
Aruban keshi yena: seasoned chicken with vegetables, raisins and olives, baked in layers of Gouda cheese. Serves 4; allow about 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes in the oven.
This Aruban dish pairs a savory, sweet-and-tangy filling with a melted Gouda topping. The recipe serves 4. Hands-on preparation is estimated at about 25 minutes; oven time is 20 minutes.
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Method
- 01
Brown the onion
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and golden.
- 02
Make the filling
Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and brown it. Stir in the tomato, pickles, green bell pepper, olives, garlic, capers, raisins, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cashews and thyme. Mix until combined.
Ready to continue when: The chicken and other ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the filling is hot.
- 03
Assemble the keshi yena
Grease an ovenproof dish with butter. Cover the bottom with some of the Gouda, spread the filling over it and top with the remaining cheese.
Ready to continue when: The filling is covered with cheese and the dish is ready for the oven.
- 04
Bake
Bake at 180 °C for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The cheese is melted and the surface looks golden.
20 min
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