Guyana: Chicken Curry, Roti (flat bread), & Lemon Scones

Last weekend I cooked food from the country of Guyana. My husband lived in Guyana for a period of time while serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He recorded some recipes during his time there and I was able to use them. Enjoy!

Chicken Curry

Spices Mixed

Serves: 4

1 Lb Chicken Breast, chopped

1 Onion

4-5 Small Potatoes, peeled and chopped

3 Cloves of Garlic

1 Cup Chicken Broth, and more to taste or 2 Boullion Cubes (+3/4 Cup Water)

- TRY: Rapunzel Pure Organic Vegetable Bouillon, No Salt Added, 8 Cubes, 2.4-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
3-4 Thyme Leaves

1 Tsp Cumin

3 Tsp Curry

Salt to taste

- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz
Oil to cook

Heat oil in a large pot. Add all of the ingredients except the meat and potatoes. Cook until the mixture becomes slightly thick. Then add the meat and potatoes. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer until it is fully cooked (about 30 minutes). Add extra broth or water if needed.

Roti (Guyanese Flat bread)

Yields: 4+ Pieces of Bread

1 Lb Flour

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1/2 Tsp Salt

- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz
4 Tbsp Butter (or more), melted

4 Tbsp Oil

Add Water by hand

Mix the flour, salt and baking powder. Add in water little by little (probably 1/4 Cup at a time) until the dough becomes soft, not sticky. Each time you add in water mix it thoroughly with the dry ingredients. once you are done, cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes. 

Roll the dough into a baguette shape and then pinch off dough into four balls. Take each ball and roll out flat. Brush the dough with butter and oil. Then roll each piece into a ball again.  You will repeat this a total of 3 times. 

Once you are done with that, roll each ball out flat. Cook some oil in a pan on medium heat. Cook each piece of dough in the oil. Cook each dough until it is fully cooked by flipping it over - it will look slightly flakey. Serve warm and eat with the curry. 

Lemon Scones

1 Large Lemon or 2 Smaller Lemons

3/4 Cup Flour

1 Tsp Baking Powder

2 Tbsp Butter, cold and chopped

2 Tbsp Sugar

2 Egg

Salt, to taste

- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz

Grate the lemon(s) and squeeze out the juice, set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the butter (make sure it is cold or at least room temperature). Stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar and 1 egg. Make sure the dough is a soft consistency. If need add in some flour or water. In a separate bowl scramble the leftover egg. Roll out the dough until it is a 1/2 inch thick and slice into different pieces (like a pizza). Brush the dough with the stirred egg. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.