Aug 06, 2015 yassa or poulet yassa is succulent braised chicken with lemon and caramelized onions. Apr 07, 20 poulet yassa is a spicy, lemon dish with chicken poulet, in french and carmelized onions served over rice. Visitors to senegal love yassa cant get enough yassa. Yassa chicken poulet au yassa a super popular senegalese succulent chicken with caramelized onions and mustard. It is a french inspired meal that has been adapted by the senegalese specifically in the casamance region of senegal. Chicken yassa is a senegalese stew which is also known as yassa au poulet. Chicken, lots of onions, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard and one hot pepper to infuse a perfect amount of kick. Originally from senegal, yassa has become popular throughout west africa. It is for good reason, it is delicious and a perfect main course for any special occasion. The chicken is marinated with lemon and mustard for hours before it been cooked. Poulet yassa 22 juillet 2010 a 9h29 derniere reponse. May 10, 2017 yassa chicken poulet au yassa a super popular senegalese succulent chicken with caramelized onions and mustard.
Yassa or poulet yassa is succulent braised chicken with lemon and caramelized onions. Aug 15, 2010 decoupez le poulet en plusieurs morceaux. It, maafe and thieboudiene form my senegalese food trinity. Cherche recette du vrai poulet yassa cuisine voyage forum. Remove chicken and grill, broil, or braise until all pieces are lightly browned on all sides. Heat the oil any oil will do, but groundnut oil is the most authentic, and brown the chicken. Yassa poulet grilled chicken in caramelized onion sauce this classic senegalese dish utilizes the marinade by cooking it down into a sweettart sauce for the grilled chicken. Yassa poulet grilled chicken in caramelized onion sauce. Senegalese braised chicken poulet yassa recipe pcc. When i make chicken yassa i add more lemons though, i prefer it even more sour and for the finished product to be lighter in colour and texture so id use 4 lemons instead of 4 spoons of lemon juice.
In a large nonreactive bowl, prepare a marinade by mixing the lemon juice, onions, salt, pepper, minced chile, and 4 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a large bowl. Its so good that we actually served this at our wedding rehearsal dinner. Yassa poulet sometimes called chicken yassa is a west african dish originally from senegal, characterized by its spicy marinade of peppers, lemon, and onions. Yassa chicken is traditionally served with rice, but at the cazamance food truck, they serve it on a wrap or bread bowl as bunny chow. Plat appetissant et simple a realiser, le yassa fait parti des plats africains les plus connu dans le monde. It is a dish loved all over the world and one of west africas most. Join facebook to connect with yassa poulet and others you may know. Yassa is a spicy dish prepared with onions and either marinated poultry or marinated fish. Combine chicken pieces, onions, 14 cup oil, lemon juice, mustard and garlic in a sealable plastic bag or large bowl. Senegalese chicken yassa is a famously popular recipe throughout west africa. Yassa poulet sometimes called chicken yassa is a west african dish originally from senegal, characterized by its spicy marinade of peppers, lemon, and. Mabiisi awine jowaa dub amalgam session mix from mall grab. The first african dish i tasted and truly enjoyed was senegals chicken yassa.
Chicken yassa is either served with rice or sweet potato. It should be slightly sweet from the onions and tangy from the lemons. Dans une marmite, mettre le reste dhuile et faire revenir les oignons et lail ecrase. Remove the chicken, and in the same pan, gently saute the onions for about 5 minutes until soft and just going brown. Originally senegambian, yassa has become popular throughout west africa. At the very beginning the spices prepared by the grandmother were satisfying the neighbourhoods, today it is the. This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary. I was initially drawn to this dish because the marinade uses a crazy amount of onions, and theyre not wasted. The chicken marinated with a sauce made of mostly onions and mustard has a unique taste and gives the poulet yassa the delicious fusion flavors of senegal. Mar 09, 2011 combine the lemon juice, onions, salt and pepper to taste, minced habanero and 14 cup of the peanut oil in a gallonsize resealable plastic food storage bag. Combine the lemon juice, onions, salt and pepper to taste, minced habanero and 14 cup of the peanut oil in a gallonsize resealable plastic food storage.
This sauce is popular all over west africa, it can be found in gambia, guinea, ivory coast and many. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. How to cook yassa poulet senegalese chicken in a carmelized onion sauce. Poulet yassa is a spicy, lemon dish with chicken poulet, in french and carmelized onions served over rice. The best way to do is to marinade the chicken one day before. The chicken marinated in lemon and onion was served with rice in a brightly decorated enamel basin. Tasty spanish potato omelette sandwich style easy food recipes for dinner to make at home duration. If you love onions you will love this onion extravaganza of incredibly moist and flavorful senegalese dish. Chicken yassa known as yassa au poulet, prepared with onions, lemon or mustard, is a specialty from the casamance region in the south of senegal. Aug 05, 2014 yassa poulet sometimes called chicken yassa is a west african dish originally from senegal, characterized by its spicy marinade of peppers, lemon, and onions. Marinate chicken in mixture of lemon juice, onions, garlic, and half of the oil for several hours, turning occasionally so that all parts are covered. Mar 11, 2015 senegalese chicken yassa is a famously popular recipe throughout west africa.
View the profiles of professionals named yassa on linkedin. Make the marinade sauce by mixing 2 tablespoons french mustard with 4 tablespoons of peanut oil and 6 tablespoons of lemon juice. It is a dish loved all over the world and one of west africas most famous. Aug 10, 2014 chicken yassa is now eaten in the whole region of west africa and is becoming also more and more popular outside the continent. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam.
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