When you wish upon the kitchen-gods that you want to try eating the cuisines from Guyana, and you’re somewhere in Mexico, or in Las Vegas, then you shouldn’t fret. Grubhub is not only a food delivery app, but also where you can order groceries. So that means, you can cook any type of cuisine in your kitchen, wherever you are! Here are the best and tastiest recipes from Guyana, curated by Grubhub for Ridesharingforum.com!
Guyanese-Style Chicken Curry
Who says that chicken curry is only from India? This Guyanese-style chicken curry is a rich, savory dish of tender chicken and potatoes. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- Whole chicken
- Seasoning
- Aromatics
- Fresh herbs
- Wiri-wiri pepper
- Water
- Oil
- Yellow curry powder
- Ground spices
- Russet potatoes
Directions:
Start by seasoning your chicken using garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and green seasoning. Then, heat the oil, and sauté your onions and curry powder until things become fragrant.
Follow through by adding the chicken, stirring until coated. Cook until browned, then add potatoes and water. Cover and simmer until the chicken becomes tender and the sauce thickens. Serve hot with rice or roti. Yum! Yum! Yum!
Guyanese Bakes
Don’t you know that the people of Guyana also love a good bread? Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- Warm water
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Cooking oil
Directions:
Begin by combining the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and butter in a bowl. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth, then rest for thirty minutes. Divide into balls, flatten into circles, and fry in hot oil until golden brown and puffed. Serve warm with saltfish or cheese. Yum! Yum! Yum!
Guyanese-Style Chow Mein
Guyana is miles and miles away from China, and there are few to zero influences China has for Guyana. However, some Guyana people love Guyanese Chow Mein. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- Dried chow mein noodles
- Chicken
- Onion
- Seasoning
- Green cabbage
- Green onions
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Petite green beans
- Baby bell peppers
- Dried thyme
- Cassareep
- Garlic cloves
- Brown sugar
- Seasoning
- Brown mustard
- Ketchup
Directions:
Let’s begin! Boil chow mein noodles until tender, then drain. Season chicken with garlic, ginger, thyme, and soy sauce. Stir-fry chicken until cooked, then add carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, and scallions. Then, toss in noodles, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder. Stir-fry until everything combines evenly. Serve hot with pepper sauce if desired. Another yum, yum, yum!
Yes, recipes from Guyana are termed as “Guyanese.” And here in Guyana, adventures are authentic and epic. This forested land has so much to offer that you should invite more of your family and friends when you get back here. Let’s get to the cook-off! Keep it here on RSF for more of these stories! ‘Til then!