Fragrant Chicken Jus

Name: Fragrant Chicken Jus
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 pounds chicken parts, such as wings, necks and drumsticks; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup cured green and black olives; One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 4 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped; 1 preserved lemon, flesh discarded, skin thickly sliced (see Note); Thick strips of zest from 1 fresh lemon; 1 dried red chile; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 cups water

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds chicken parts, such as wings, necks and drumsticks
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cured green and black olives
One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
4 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped
1 preserved lemon, flesh discarded, skin thickly sliced (see Note)
Thick strips of zest from 1 fresh lemon
1 dried red chile
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups water

Directions

1

In a large casserole, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
2

Add half of the chicken, season with salt and pepper and brown over moderately high heat, about 3 minutes per side.
3

Sprinkle half of the turmeric over the chicken, stir well and transfer the chicken to a plate.
4

Repeat with the remaining chicken and turmeric, using the oil already in the casserole.
5

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the casserole and stir in the onions, olives, ginger, garlic, cilantro, preserved lemon, lemon zest, chile and cumin.
6

Cook, stirring, until the onions soften slightly, about 3 minutes.
7

Return the chicken to the casserole, add the water and bring to a boil.
8

Cover partially and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
9

Remove the chicken parts and simmer the sauce over moderately low heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 50 minutes.
10

Remove and discard the chile.
11

Refrigerate the jus for 3 hours and up to 2 days.
12

Spoon off any fat before using.