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Crispy Fried Omelette: Malian Street food at its' finest!

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Who remembers enjoying a greasy, tasty omelette at the shefan tigi's? Here is a guide to prepare your own. Thanks to Anne for the great idea!

Beat 2 large eggs with some finely sliced spring onions or a handful of thinly sliced sweet onions, finely ground pepper and  a pinch of salt (or Maggi!) I advocate for smaller omelettes so they will get crispier and cooked faster. 

Preheat a heavy pan on medium heat with two tablespoons peanut oil or coconut oil (other oils are less healthy or will be too smoky), ideally 10-inch cast iron skillet or a wok if you have it. Pour well-beaten eggs into the cast-iron skillet or wok, scrambling the egg in the base of the pan until it’s nearly cooked, and then leaving it to turn golden on the base before flipping it over to fry the other side.

Serve with a thin baguette, lavishly spread with Calve or Hellman's mayonnaise.

Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

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Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

Don't have a slow cooker? Try using a "dutch oven" also known as enameled cast iron cookware. Bake in the oven 30 minutes at 300F, then 3 hours at 200F.

4 tablespoons or half stick butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped 

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons ginger powder

3 cloves finely chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

2 teaspoons garam masala

1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or paprika for less "heat"

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

2 dried bay leaves

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 

1 container (6 oz) Greek plain yogurt or whole-milk yogurt or full-fat sour cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
Stir in cardamom, garam masala, cayenne or paprika and coriander. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomato paste and coconut milk. Heat until thoroughly blended. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Add chicken, yogurt and salt; stir to mix.
Cover an cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 4 hours). If using the oven method, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Bake in the oven 30 minutes at 300F, then 3 hours at 200F

Inspiration for this recipe is here