Cooking with Kinza - Burmese Khow Suey
This evening, I am joined by Chef Kinza, a top 5 contestant on Junior Chef Showdown Canada but #1 in my books.
Kinza will be making a Burmese Dish called Khow Suey which is commonly had in her household. As Kinza cooks we will chat about her second Ramadan experience during a pandemic, how Ramadan has been different and the different charities Kinza is supporting during her #30DaysOfRamadan campaign! Eid Mubarak to all of those watching!
Kinza dropped off a couple of dishes of Khow Suey at my place after we finished filming and it is delicious! I highly recommend trying out the recipe this weekend to get out of your pandemic meal planning rut!
The recipe for this amazing meal is as follows:
Khowsuey
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless chicken (Kinza recommends thighs) cut into small pieces
3-4 onions (blended)
1 Tbsp Ginger /Garlic Paste
1.5 tsp tumeric, Red Chilli paste according to taste (1 tsp) Salt to taste (1-2 tsp)
Besin (Gram Flour) 3-4 Tbsp mixed with water into a smooth flowy paste
1 tin Coconut Milk
1/2 cup oil
Spaghetti boiled
Condiments:
Boiled eggs (sliced or chopped)
Green onions (chopped)
Lemons
Fried onions
Chat papri / chillies chips anything crunchy
Can also use crushed red chilli for more spice
Method:
Blend onions in blender. Heat oil in the pot, add blended onions to hot oil and let it cook till water starts to evaporate 5-10 mins.
Add ginger, garlic paste and cook for 2 mins
Add tumeric, salt red chillies and chicken.
Mix well add water to cover the chicken. Enough for the amount of gravy you desire. I use 4-5 cups. Cook on medium. Once chicken is tender and pretty much cooked through (about 15-20 mins) take the Besin paste (it should be flowy so it Falls) and strain it into the chicken curry mixing throughout. You will notice the curry thickening. Then add the coconut milk can and simmer for 10 more mins.
Serve over boiled spaghetti, add the condiments chopped eggs, fried onions, green onions, fresh coriander leaves, crushed red chillies and squeeze some lemon juice.