Kabkabou
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The Tale of Kabkabou
Kabkabou, a Sudanese chicken stew seasoned with dried lime and spices, reflects Sudan's Arab-African culinary fusion, with dried lime (loomi) pointing to Gulf and Arab trade influence. It's festive cooking, often prepared for special occasions rather than everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 dried lime (loomi), pierced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
- 2Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 3Stir in turmeric and cumin, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- 4Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce.
- 5Add the pierced dried limes and enough water to partly cover the chicken.
- 6Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 7Season with salt and pepper.
- 8Serve hot with rice or kisra.
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