SURINAME
Curried Chicken Sandwiches
30 min
4 persons
Average
If anyone knows how to make good sandwiches, it's Suriname. Generously filled, packed with flavor, and always made with love. This spicy chicken curry sandwich is one of our absolute favorites. It's the kind you usually get from a local Surinamese restaurant, but surprisingly easy to make at home. The refreshing, sour cucumber provides a welcome contrast, and if you like a bit of spice, top it off with a dollop of Madame Jeanette sambal.
If you ever find yourself in Suriname, get this sandwich at De Gadri, a delicious Surinamese eatery in Paramaribo.
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the curry chicken
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Cut the chicken thigh fillets into thin strips.
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Heat a dash of sunflower oil in a deep frying pan or wok.
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Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until soft and translucent.
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Add the curry powder, cumin, Maggi and chicken bouillon cubes. Cook briefly to release the spices' aroma.
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Add the chicken strips and stir well.
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Reduce the heat, cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes.
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Add 300 ml of boiling water and season with black pepper.
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Let the chicken simmer gently for another 15 minutes with the lid on the pan, until the liquid has reduced and the chicken is juicy and spicy.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the pickles
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Cut the cucumber into half slices.
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Mix in a bowl with a generous dash of natural vinegar, a small dash of water, sugar and salt.
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Let it soak for at least 10 minutes
Step 3: Assemble the sandwiches
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Cut open the Surinamese triangles.
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Top with a layer of sambal (optional), a handful of pickles and a generous portion of curry chicken
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Serve the rolls warm, with extra pickles on the side if desired.
Ingredients
For the curry chicken rolls
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1 kg chicken thigh fillet, in strips
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1 onion, finely chopped or ground
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3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1 Maggi kub'or bouillon cube
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1 chicken bouillon cube
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1 tbsp curry powder (masala)
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½ tsp cumin powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Sunflower oil, for frying
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4 Surinamese points
For the pickles
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1 cucumber
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Dash of natural vinegar
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Dash of water
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1 tsp sugar
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Pinch of salt
Optional
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Madame Jeanette or other Surinamese sambal, to taste
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