Belizean Chirmole
HB-0248 · Hand-built original · Belizean
Belizean Chirmole, also known as Black Dinner, is a rich and hearty soup made with chicken and flavored with a black recado paste. The dark color of the soup is derived from the charred ingredients, giving it a unique flavor profile.
BelizeanMain Course1 hr 15 minServes 640 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
Servings:6quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 3 lb 5 oz, cut into serving pieces
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon black recado paste, dissolved in a little warm water
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 epazote leaves
- 4 cups water
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved (optional)
- 1 small hot pepper, whole (optional)
Method
- Put the chicken pieces in a large pot with the water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skim, then simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the dissolved black recado, making sure there are no lumps, and add the bell pepper, oregano, epazote and the whole hot pepper if using.
- Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes more until the chicken is cooked through and the broth is dark and richly flavoured.
- Taste and adjust the salt. Remove the epazote leaves and the hot pepper.
- Serve the chicken in deep bowls with plenty of the black broth, topped with a halved boiled egg if you like, with warm corn tortillas or rice alongside.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 1 h · Total: 1 h 15 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
40 kcalCalories
2.6 gProtein
3.7 gCarbs
1.9 gFat
0.6 gSaturates
1.5 gFibre
0.9 gSugars
410 mgSodium
62 mgCholesterol
88 mgPotassium
53 mgCalcium
1.2 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data