A baked casserole of grated pomtajer root with chicken and citrus, Suriname's festive dish.
History
Jewish Portuguese settlers in Suriname are said to have used root vegetables for a dish like their own. Today, it is served at big events.
Ingredients
- Pomtajer root
- Chicken
- Orange juice
- Lemon
- Tomato
- Onion
- Celery
- Chilli
How it's made
- Grate the pomtajer root
- Mix with citrus juice and fat
- Layer with seasoned chicken in a dish
- Cover with root
- Bake for an hour
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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