Chilli & herb ‘Walkie Talkies’ (Chicken Heads & Feet)

A South African delicacy, best served with samp, steamed bread or stiff pap.

Serves 5

Ingredients

• 1kg Chicken Heads & Feet, cleaned & prepared
• 2 Tbsp Sunflower Oil
• 2 Tbsp Salted Butter
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Fresh or dry Thyme
• 3 Tbsp Mild Curry Powder
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 2 Tbsp Chicken Stock Powder
• 1 Tbsp Corn Flour
• 2 Cups Water
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Fresh Coriander & Chilli to garnish

Method

1. In a large cast iron pot fry off the onions & garlic until translucent in the olive oil & butter at a medium to high heat on the stove.
2. Add the thyme, curry powder & chilli powder, sauté for a further 2 minutes.
3. Add the Chicken Heads & Feet and stir.
4. Mix the chicken stock powder & corn flour into the water and add into the pot. 
5. Reduce the heat & simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring intermittently. Top up with additional hot water if needed. 
6. Season to your liking and finish off with a squeeze of lemon, chopped coriander, fresh chilli & serve.

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