Linear Rainband Stew

Ingredients

• 700 g chicken breast
• 2 medium onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 zucchinis
• 2 large carrots
• 200 g mushrooms
• 400 g waxy potatoes
• 400 ml chicken stock
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• salt and pepper
• fresh coriander or parsley (optional)

Method

1. Cut the chicken breast into thick strips.
2. Peel and chop the onions, finely chop the garlic.
3. Cut peppers, zucchinis, and carrots into long strips of about 10 cm.
4. Quarter the mushrooms, cut potatoes into wedges.
5. Heat sesame oil in a large casserole. Brown the chicken strips all over, remove from the pan.
6. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add flour, ginger, and paprika, and cook briefly.
7. Add potatoes, mushrooms, and chicken back in. Pour in stock and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
8. Let simmer gently for 20 minutes with the lid on.
9. Now lay the long strips of pepper, zucchini, and carrot diagonally in rows over the stew mixture, so they form a visible rain band.
10. Let simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.
11. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh coriander or parsley if desired.

Serving notes

• Serve in a large dish so the rainband arrangement stays visible.
• Offer warm baguette or rice on the side for extra comfort.