Chicken with Dried Fruit
By Mas’uda Swissa born in Casablanca, Morroco and immigrated to Israel in 1963.
From Flavors and Delights of Yeruham
Available in North America at www.judaica-mall.com, $36.00 + shipping. In Miami the book is available through Dahlia Bendavid of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation (305-576-4000) or dbendavid@gmjf.org.
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup oil
4 sliced onions
3 tablespoons honey
1 flat teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon chicken cube
2 cups water
1/2 pound dried prunes
1/2 pound dried apricots
8 whole chicken thighs (including drumbstick)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the onion. Add the honey, cinnamon, chicken cube and water. Bring to a boil. Add dried fruit and bring back to a boil. Place the chicken thighs in an oven-proof dish and add the dried fruit mixture. Cover and bake 30 to 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake 10 minutes until brown. Serves 8.
