Autumn ghiveci in a multicooker

Meat - Autumn ghiveci in a multicooker by Silviana L. - Recipia

Autumn ghiveci, a Romanian vegetable stew, cooks in 100 ml of stock, while the vegetables release their juices. With chicken thighs and autumn vegetables, it stays juicy, with the pieces still holding their shape; I eat it with bread. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 55 minutes. Total time: 75 minutes. Serves: 4. About 410 kcal and 29 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in
  • skin-on chicken thighs (800 g)
  • 2 medium onions (300 g)
  • 1 medium zucchini (300 g)
  • 1 small eggplant (250 g)
  • 2 large carrots (300 g)
  • 2 red kapia peppers (300 g)
  • 1 piece of celery root (100 g)
  • 2 yellow bell peppers (300 g)
  • 2 parsnips (200 g)
  • 100 ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 100 ml tomato juice or tomato purée
  • 15 g finely chopped herbs (basil dill or parsley)

Preparation

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Put them in the multicooker pot and brown lightly for 8 minutes on the FRY program. 2. Chop the onions, add them to the chicken thighs and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent. 3. Peel the carrots, celery and parsnips. Cut the zucchini, eggplant and all the vegetables into larger cubes, then add them to the pot. Pour in 100 ml of chicken or vegetable stock. 4. Select the BOIL program for 35 minutes. When it starts to boil, open the lid, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 100 ml of tomato juice or tomato purée. Boil for another 7 minutes, until the chicken thighs are cooked through and the vegetables have softened but still hold their shape. 5. At the end, sprinkle with the finely chopped herbs.

Notes

Keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days; you can make it a day ahead and reheat it gently. I serve it with bread, so none of the juices are left on the plate. Choose a small, firm eggplant with no soft spots. If the stock is already salted, taste before adding the salt. If you need it ready at a set time, bear in mind that a full pot takes longer to come to a boil, and this timing varies from one multicooker to another.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if there is too much liquid?

Leave the lid open and boil for another 3 minutes on BOIL, then stop the program once the liquid has reduced as much as you like.

Can I use green pepper?

Yes, replace one of the kapia peppers with 1 green pepper weighing about 140 g.

Does the STEW program work too?

Yes, select STEW and let the program complete its cycle; check the chicken thighs before sprinkling with the herbs.

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of juice?

Yes, use 150 g of chopped tomatoes instead of the juice or tomato purée.

What should I do if the chicken thighs are larger?

Leave them on BOIL for another 8 minutes before sprinkling with the herbs.

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Category: Meat Author: Silviana L. Views: 1868 Date: 11.11.2024
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