Guinea-Bissau | Recipe

Cafriela

Cafriela is a grill with chicken pieces, lime, garlic, and chili. Serve

Country
Guinea-Bissau
Region
West Africa
Time
65 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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01 / Get ready

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Servings 6

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4 steps 30 min prep 35 min cook (check method) 65 min total medium
1
Season
Coat chicken pieces with onion, garlic, lime, garlic, and chili, oil, lemon, salt, and pepper.
season 20:00
2
Rest
Let the seasoning penetrate before cooking.
rest 20:00
3
Grill
Grill over medium heat, turning as needed, until browned and cooked through.
grill 25:00
4
Finish
Rest briefly and serve with rice and salad.
finish 05:00

Cafriela changes by household and market. Keep the main ingredient and seasoning balance, then adjust heat, liquid, or starch for your table.

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When to cook it

Best for family meals, weekend cooking, and country cooking.. Plan on a medium cook. Allow about 65 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

rice and salad

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Guinea-Bissau national table. A structured Guinea-Bissau dish in the AfroKitchen archive.

Chef watch-outs
  • Adding too much liquid after the rice goes in.
  • Stirring too often once the grains should be steaming.
  • Skipping the resting time after grilling.
How you know it is ready
  • The grains should be tender but still distinct, with steam carrying the seasoning upward.
  • The surface should be deeply colored while the center stays juicy.
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
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Cafriela chicken with onions, rice and salad; recipe illustration
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rice and salad

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