Kuku Wa Kupaka (Guest Blog)

This past weekend we were treated to two days and nights at Sweetwaters Tented Camp (which is nothing like camping – the tents are totally luxurious.) We had a wonderful, restful time and ate some great food.  Hugs and kisses to the very special ladies who so generously gave us this gift. 

The last night we were there they did a Kenyan night and served foods from the different areas and tribes.  My favorite dish comes from the coast – Mombasa.   Here is the recipe:

Kuku wa kupaka (Chicken in coconut sauce) *

2 - 3 lbs of chicken cut into pieces

1 tsp. garlic paste

1 tsp. ginger paste

1 Tbs. Oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Marinade chicken pieces in garlic, ginger, lemon & oil mixture for 1 to 2 hours.

1 Tbs. oil or butter

1 finely chopped onion

1 finely chopped tomato

1 finely chopped fresh green chili

2 cups coconut milk

½ tsp. turmeric

1 Tbs. salt (or to taste)

½ cup chopped cilantro (or to taste)

Sauté onion in oil or butter; add chopped tomato, chili, coconut milk, turmeric, and salt. Stir over medium-low heat until sauce thickens.  Set aside.

Roast chicken in an oven for 10 – 15 minutes until cooked.  Place chicken in a casserole dish and pour the sauce over it.  Return to oven for 10 minutes.  Take from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro.  Serve with rice or chapatti.