Mauritian style spicy chicken stew / Salmi poulet

Salmi poulet or chicken salmi is a typical Mauritian style stew. The combination of clove, cinnamon, chilli and red wine create a very pungent and flavourful finished product. This recipe is also perfect for gamey meats such as rabbit or duck. It is commonly served with steamed rice or bread with a side of mix salad! Enjoy

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5 from 16 votes

mauritian style spicy chicken stew / salmi poulet

Servings 4 serves

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Marinating Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken mixed pieces
• 1 red onion / spanish onion diced
• 1 tsp garlic minced
• 1 tsp ginger minced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 tsp clove powder / girofle
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder / cannelle
• 1 tsp black ground pepper
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 100 ml red wine
• 200 g tomato puree
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, marinate the chicken with the garlic, ginger, clove powder, cinnamon powder, black pepper, chilli flakes, salt, red wine, thyme and 1tbsp vegetable oil. Mix well to coat the all the chicken pieces evenly. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  
• Heat a large cooking pot on medium high heat. Add 1tbsp of vegetable oil and sweat the diced onion for 1 minute.
• Using a pair of tongs, gently transfer the chicken pieces into the pot and spread them evenly (keep the marinated liquid in the bowl). Cook the chicken for 30 seconds and flip to cook the other side for another 30 seconds.
• Reduce the heat to low, then add the rest of the marinate from the bowl. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on 'low heat'.
  
• Add the tomato puree and gently stir to combine. Cover the pot and cook for another 15 minutes.
• Finally, taste the sauce and adjust reasoning as required. Garnish with Coriander or spring onion and Enjoy!
  

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tips

Best to serve with bread or steamed rice with a side of mix salad!

Increase or decrease the amount of chilli depending on your taste.

You can also use other types of meat for this recipe, such as Duck and Rabbit.

Course: Main course

Cuisine: Mauritian

Keyword: Chicken, Lactose free