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Canja I
Photo: Lily Banse

Canja I

4 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

415
Calories
36g
Protein
4g
Fat
55g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 whole chicken, cut up
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3-4 chicken boullion cubes
  • 1 c. short-grain white rice (may substitute long-grain)

Directions

1

Saute onions in oil.

2

Next, add chicken pieces, boullion cubes and a sufficient amount of water.

3

After bringing to a boil, add rice and stir occasionally.

4

Simmer approximately 30-35 minutes, until desired consistency.

5

Category:Cape Verdean Recipes

6

Category:Cape Verdean Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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