Kitchen Alchemy

Rice: Typically, a variety of local rice is used • Yeast: For fermentation and rising • Sugar: To aid fermentation • Water: For soaking and blending the rice • Salt: For taste • cooked rice, to enhance texture and flavor

large egg • white wine vinegar or lemon juice • neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil) • Salt to taste (you can also add small amount of sugar but it's optional)

For the Meat: 1 kg chicken or lamb pieces • vegetable oil • large onion, finely chopped • garlic cloves, minced • ground cumin • ground coriander • ground turmeric • ground black pepper • ground cinnamon • ground cardamom • ground cloves • Salt to taste •

chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on) • all-purpose flour • salt • black pepper • paprika • garlic powder • onion powder • eggs, beaten • breadcrumbs • vegetable oil or butter for frying • chicken broth • heavy cream •

whole wheat flour • salt • oil • of Warm water (adjust as needed) • boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces • medium size onions finely chopped • garlic minced • -inch piece of ginger • red bell pepper • chicken broth or water • vegetable oil • tomato paste •

rice • finely chopped spinach or moringa leaves • ground crayfish (Optional) • medium onion, finely chopped • ground pepper to taste • Grated carrots • crushed groundnut • spring onions • Salt to taste • Water • Spices and seasonings • vegetable oil