RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE PAYNAJ FROM EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Paynaj is a traditional dish from Equatorial Guinea full of flavor and color. Next, we show you how to prepare it in a simple and delicious way.

Paynaj Ingredients

400g of rice

250g poultry meat (chicken or guinea fowl)

2 red peppers

2 ripe tomatoes

1 large onion

2 cloves of garlic

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Palm oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Paynaj preparation step by step

1. First, wash the rice and soak it in cold water for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a large frying pan, heat a little palm oil and brown the poultry cut into pieces. Reserve the meat once browned.

3. In the same pan, add a little more oil and sauté the chopped onion, chopped garlic, peppers and tomatoes cut into small pieces. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

4. Add the browned meat back to the pan and mix everything together. Add the bay leaf, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few more minutes.

5. Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with enough water to cover all the ingredients. Let it cook over medium heat until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

6. Once ready, remove the bay leaf and serve the Paynaj hot. Enjoy this rich and colorful dish from Equatorial Guinea!