Brazilian · main
Frango com Quiabo
Frango com Quiabo reads allium 4.6, umami 3.8 and richness 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian main, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 4.6 · Umami 3.8 · Richness 3.8 · Salinity 3.1 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Earthy 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Sourness 2.2 · Fruity 2.2 · Sweetness 2.1 · Bitterness 1.2 · Heat 1.0 · Citrus 0.9 · Floral 0.9
What's in it (11)
- 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces
- 1 lb okra trimmed and sliced
- 1 white onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 3 cups cooked white rice
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (45 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 167.7 kcal, 15.6 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 19.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brown chicken pieces in oil until golden, then saute onion, garlic, and tomato in the same pot.
- Return chicken, add a little water, and simmer covered until very tender.
- Add okra in the last 10 minutes and cook until just tender without stirring too much to avoid sliminess; serve over rice.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.