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Xinxim de Galinha
A Bahian Brazilian chicken stew with dried shrimp, cashews, peanuts, coriander, coconut notes, and dende oil.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 6 min📖 1 min readServes 5~540 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 42 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 6 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Diced chicken thigh
For the sauce
- 45 gr Dried shrimp
- 40 gr Cashews
- 35 gr Peanuts
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 15 gr Fresh ginger
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
- 250 ml Coconut milk
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Dende oil
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.1 tatlı kaşığı(~11 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Make a coarse paste in a food processor with the cashews, peanuts, dried shrimp, garlic, ginger, and cilantro.
- 3
Toss the diced chicken thigh with half the salt.
- 4
Turn the chicken in the vegetable oil and dende oil for 8 minutes, until it takes color.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the onion and soften for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the shrimp and cashew paste and the coconut milk to the pot.
- 7
Cook xinxim de galinha for 25 minutes with the lid slightly open, until the chicken is tender.
25 min25:00 - 8
Add the remaining salt and bring the sauce together for 4 more minutes.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find dende oil, use half olive oil and half red-pepper oil; it gives color, but do not overdo the amount or the sauce becomes heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve xinxim de galinha with plain rice, optional lemon wedges, and cucumber.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
35
g protein
20
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 15%Fat 59%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Tree nuts
- Peanut
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Xinxim de Galinha make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Xinxim de Galinha take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 66 minutes in total.Is Xinxim de Galinha difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Xinxim de Galinha have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 20g, fat: 36g.Which allergens does Xinxim de Galinha contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Tree nuts, Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Xinxim de Galinha belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Xinxim de Galinha need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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