Ermina Apolinarios Canja Recipes

PORTUGUESE CHICKEN SOUP (CANJA)

Steps:

• Combine the chicken stock, chicken pieces, onion, parsley, and lemon zest in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the chicken pieces and cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin and bones and cut or tear the meat into small pieces.
• Strain the soup through cheesecloth (muslin) and discard the solids. Return the stock and meat to the pot and add the rice, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

CANJA (PORTUGUESE CHICKEN SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, boil your chicken breast over med/high heat. Once chicken is just about done, remove from water and shred with a fork. Add the poultry seasoning to your pot. Place the chicken back in.
• 2. Saute your onion & garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Cook over medium heat, being careful not to burn your garlic.
• 3. Add the onion & garlic mixture, along with your rice to the pot and allow to cook until rice is expanded and tender.
• 4. Add salt & pepper to taste. Add juice of half a lemon. Serve & enjoy!

ERMINA APOLINARIO'S CANJA

Steps:

• Place the chicken soup in a pot over low heat. Meanwhile, place the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and peppers and saute until they are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add the minced chili peppers and the tomatoes to the onion, stir well, cook for three more minutes and set aside.
• Add the rice and salt to the chicken soup, partially cover the pot and simmer for half an hour. Add the sauteed vegetables and the parsley and simmer, uncovered, for 10 more minutes. Adjust the seasoning with a dash of chili pepper sauce to taste and serve.

CANJA (CAPE VERDE ISLANDS) RICH CHICKEN & RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onions in oil. Next add chicken pieces, boullion cubes and saute a few minutes more.
• Add 3 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
• Simmer 30 to 35 minutes, until rice is cooked. Add water to adjust to desired consistency.