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Devilled Chicken And Bacon Cristao Recipe


Devilled Chicken And Bacon Cristao Recipe
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A simplified version of a dish unique to my community - the Portuguese descended Eurasians of Singapore. The original dish is called Curry Debal or Devil Curry in English and is so HOT it can nuke your brain. This version is very much milder but r... More

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Ingredients
  • 3 large whole chicken legs- deboned and skinned, cut into bite size chunks
  • 150 gm smoked bacon cut offs with bone in, cut into bite size chunks a bit smaller than the chicken
  • ~~~~~~~~~~ MARINATING INGREDIENTS ~~~~~~~~~~
  • 2 tbs light soya sauce
  • Half tsp white pepper
  • 1 level tsp sugar
  • ~~~~~~~~~~ SPICES FOR FRYING ~~~~~~~~~~
  • 4 fresh red chilis - discard seeds and slice thinly on a slant
  • 3 small red onions - slice thinly
  • 2 inch piece ginger- scrape and cut into very fine julienne
  • 1 level tbs toasted and ground brown mustard seeds
  • ~~~~~~~~~~ SEASONINGS ~~~~~~~~~~
  • Half level tsp salt
  • 1 level tsp sugar
  • 2 tbs white vinegar (white wine vinegar is not suitable)

Directions
  1. Combine chicken chunks with marinating ingredients and mix well. Set aside
  2. Heat 2 tbs oil in a wok or pan and when really hot, brown the chicken on high heat. Remove chicken from pan (leaving oil behind) and set aside.
  3. Add another 2 tbs oil to pan and when hot, fry onion till limp before adding ginger and chili. When fragrant, add ground mustard seeds and stir for a few more minutes.
  4. Return chicken to the pan together with bacon chunks. Mix well and stir for a minute then add 1 cup water. Bring to the boil then lower heat and simmer till chicken and bacon are tender.
  5. Add seasonings adjust if necessary, to your taste. Serve with steamed white rice or chunks of crusty baguette. Great with beer *grin*

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My eyes are watering reading the recipe! I don't know if I can handle the real version. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing!1
Jett


Oh wow! mouth watering indeed! sounds sooooooooooo good! got my 5


This sounds amazing Dana. Thank you for posting it. It has my five!


You're right Dana, this one has my name all over it. Fantastic. Thanks hon.


Dana.. "nuke my brain?'... this is hot mama! where are my mild recipes u promised? Get looking girl!


The recipe looks great and my husband would definitely love it as he loves very hot and spicy foods.


This is a must make - thanks Dana


That looks incredible - I may have to tame down the spices for my wimpy palate, but the flavors sound fantastic...thank you!


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