Cuisine : Pom - How to prepare this Surinami Dish

 





Pom is a delicious Surinamese dish with Afro-Jewish roots. It's often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. Here's a brief overview of this flavorful dish:



Here's a detailed recipe for preparing Pom, a traditional Surinamese dish:


**Ingredients:**


- 1 large cassava (yuca), peeled and grated

- 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces

- 1 large onion, finely chopped

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped

- 3 tomatoes, chopped

- 1 cup orange juice

- 1 cup chicken broth

- 2 tablespoons tomato paste

- 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)

- 1 teaspoon black pepper

- 1 teaspoon thyme

- 1 teaspoon paprika

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 2 tablespoons oil

- Butter for greasing the baking dish


**Instructions:**


1. **Prepare Cassava:**

   - Peel the cassava and grate it. Remove excess liquid by pressing the grated cassava.


2. **Prepare Chicken:**

   - Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika.


3. **Saute Vegetables:**

   - In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions, garlic, red and green bell peppers, and celery until softened.


4. **Add Tomatoes and Tomato Paste:**

   - Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the sauteed vegetables. Cook until the tomatoes break down.


5. **Cook Chicken:**

   - Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and brown on all sides.


6. **Combine with Cassava:**

   - In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava with the orange juice, chicken broth, and sugar. Mix well.


7. **Layering:**

   - Grease a baking dish with butter. Place a layer of the cassava mixture at the bottom.


8. **Add Chicken Mixture:**

   - Place the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cassava layer.


9. **Top with Cassava:**

   - Cover the chicken mixture with the remaining cassava mixture.


10. **Bake:**

    - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

    - Bake the Pom in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the top is golden brown and the cassava is cooked through.


11. **Serve:**

    - Allow the Pom to cool for a few minutes before slicing.

    - Serve the Pom warm, and enjoy this flavorful Surinamese dish!


Pom is known for its unique combination of textures and flavors, making it a special dish in Surinamese cuisine.

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