Canja is a traditional Cape Verdean recipe for a classic one pot dish of onions and chicken cooked until tender with rice in a bouillon-flavoured stock. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Cape Verdean version of: Canja.
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Ingredients:
1/2 chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
3 Maggi or chicken bouillon cubes
200g short-grain rice
Method:
Fry the onions in the oil until golden then add the chicken pieces, bouillon cubes and sufficient water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add the rice. Stirring occasionally, simmer for about 30 minutes or until the stew has thickened appreciably.