Basque style chicken and bell pepper stew with tomatoes – Poulet Basquaise

Atsuko

November 20, 2023

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Menu from the Basque region in southwestern France. The key is to use raw ham and chili peppers (Piment d’Espelette in the Basque region) to add richness to the flavor. Enjoy the taste close to the real thing using familiar ingredients!

Expense

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Preparation

10 mins

Baking time

50 mins

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

700 g

4 bone-in chicken thighs or chicken thighs, chicken wings
400 g

Canned tomatoes
2

Teaspoons Tomato paste (if available).
200 g

Onion (about 2 pieces)
4

cloves of garlic (optional)
500 g

Paprika (about 3 pieces)
4

pieces of raw ham or bacon
Olive oil Appropriate amount
2

pieces Laurie
Appropriate amount of thyme, parsley, rosemary, etc. or dried herbs
Salt Adequate amount
Pepper Appropriate amount
1

Teaspoon paprika powder (if available)
2

Teaspoons of chili powder or chili pepper (adjust the amount of spiciness to your liking) *Piment d'Espelette is said to be used in the Basque region, but it is difficult to obtain in Japan. So I use chili powder.

Cooking time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

4 bone-in chicken thighs or chicken thighs, chicken wings 600-700g
Canned tomatoes 400g
Tomato paste (if available). 2 teaspoons
Onion 200g (about 2 pieces)
3-4 cloves of garlic (optional)
Paprika 500g (about 3 pieces)
2-4 pieces of raw ham or bacon
Olive oil Appropriate amount
Laurie 2 pieces
Appropriate amount of thyme, parsley, rosemary, etc. or dried herbs
Salt Adequate amount
Pepper Appropriate amount
1 teaspoon paprika powder (if available)
1 to 2 teaspoons of chili powder or chili pepper (adjust the amount of spiciness to your liking) *Piment d’Espelette is said to be used in the Basque region, but it is difficult to obtain in Japan. So I use chili powder.

How to make it:

1/ Finely chop the paprika, and finely chop the onion and garlic.
2/ Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
3/ Heat the olive oil in a pot, add the chicken and fry both sides, then remove to a plate.

4/ In the same pot, add olive oil, add onions and garlic and fry. Add paprika and stir-fry.

5/ Add the raw ham cut into appropriate shapes and mix.

6/ Add canned tomatoes, bay leaves, and your favorite herb (I used rosemary. Dried herbs are also OK), mix together, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Simmer for about a minute.

7/ Return the grilled chicken to the pot and simmer over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, occasionally adding tomato sauce until done