Skoudehkaris, national dish of Djibouti

Skoudehkaris , or goat, but I chose to cook it with chicken. This traditional dish combines fragrant rice with spices from the Arabian Peninsula and African influences. It's a family recipe, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for sharing at convivial meals. It's a simple yet flavorful dish where the chicken and spices simmer gently to infuse the rice. This balanced and complete dish is perfect for dinner. Its preparation doesn't require complicated techniques, just a little patience. Discover below the recipe for making a light and modern version of chicken Skoudehkaris, just like in Djibouti.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time 25 minutes

Total time 40 minutes

Cooking method: Ninja Foodi , Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

500g of chicken ( cut into pieces)
300 g basmati rice
2 chopped onions
4 peeled and diced tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic
2 Tbsp of vegetable oil
1 tsp cumin
1 stick or 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
3 cardamom pods
2 cloves
1 tsp of coriander
Salt and pepper
750 ml of chicken stock (gluten-free)

Preparation

1
Traditional cooking method:
2
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until golden brown.
3
Add the chicken pieces, then brown them on all sides.
4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and cardamom. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Add the rice and pour in the hot broth: cover and cook for about 20 minutes over low heat or until the liquid is absorbed.
6
Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
7
Serve hot, accompanied by a green salad or grilled vegetables.
8
Cooking a Ninja Foodi:
9
SAUTÉ mode: put the oil in the pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
10
Add the chicken pieces and brown them for 5 minutes on all sides.
11
Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and cardamom. Simmer for 3 minutes to release the aromas.
12
Add the rice and mix well.
13
Pour in the hot broth, season with salt and pepper. Mix.
14
PRESSURE mode (Pressure Cook): close the lid, select High for 2 minutes, delayed.
15
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

Keywords: Djiboutian cuisine, traditional African dish, spiced rice, gluten-free African recipe, stewed chicken, Horn of Africa cuisine, Ninja Foodi recipe