Chicken drumsticks in spicy sauce
3 servings
80 minutes
Spicy chicken drumsticks are the embodiment of American cuisine aromas with Eastern spice notes. Tender pieces of chicken soaked in a rich spicy sauce create a delightful flavor combination. Ginger and curry add warm depth to the dish, while cinnamon, cardamom, and cumin contribute refined complexity. The origins of such a dish can be traced in culinary traditions that blend Western and Eastern spices, creating a harmony of flavors. It can be served with rice or fresh vegetables, complementing the spicy taste with the lightness of the side dish. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, and its rich aroma turns the meal into a culinary journey.
1
In the blender, add onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, curry, and 125 grams of water. Blend until the vegetables are in chunks. Not purée!
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Grated ginger root: 1 tablespoon
- Cilantro (coriander leaves): 1 bunch
- Yellow curry powder: 1 tablespoon
2
In a pan, we heat oil and add a cinnamon stick. While the cinnamon heats, we grind cloves, cumin, and cardamom in a mortar. Then we add these spices to the oil and wait for the aroma to develop.
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Cloves: 2 pieces
- Cumin: 0.5 teaspoon
- Cardamom: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Fry the chicken in oil until golden brown.
- Chicken: 800 g
4
Next, add the mixture from the blender. And simmer for 1 hour on low heat.
5
Add salt to taste at the end.
