Venezuelan Coconut Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken up into bite size pieces. Peel and cut the onions, mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat up a fry pan over medium heat. Add the oil and when hot, sauté the onion until translucent. Remove from pan and transfer to a blender or food processor.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, garlic, turmeric, cumin, sugar, ginger paste, coconut milk, water and blend smooth.

4. 4

   In the same pan you cooked the onion, add the chicken and brown all sides. This should take about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the blender ingredients and bay leaves to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is white inside and the liquid is creamy (15 to 20 minutes).

6. 6

   Remove the bay leaves and serve with white rice.