Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Polish Chicken, Buckwheat and Mushroom Pilaf
波蘭雞肉蕎麥蘑菇飯

Recipe overview
Toasted buckwheat is simmered with chicken, mushrooms and onion into a loose, savoury Polish-style pilaf.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 500 g chicken
- 300 g buckwheat groats
- 300 g mushroom
- 1 piece onion
- 1 piece carrot
- 700 ml chicken stock
- 30 g butter
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley

02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- frying pan
- stockpot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cup
- fork
- serving bowl

03
Steps

Step 1
Cut and season chicken
Cut and season chicken. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 2
Dice onion and carrot
Dice onion and carrot. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 3
Slice the mushrooms
Slice the mushrooms. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 4
Toast buckwheat dry
Toast buckwheat dry. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 5
Brown the chicken
Brown the chicken. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 6
Soften onion and carrot
Soften onion and carrot. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 7
Cook mushrooms until reduced
Cook mushrooms until reduced. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 8
Return chicken to the pot
Return chicken to the pot. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 9
Add buckwheat and stock
Add buckwheat and stock. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 10
Simmer covered
Simmer covered. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order for about 9 minutes over medium-low heat; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 11
Rest and fluff the pilaf
Rest and fluff the pilaf. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 12
Garnish and serve
Garnish and serve. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.
Common mistakes
- Excessive heat can overcook the outside before the centre is ready.
- Failing to drain ingredients as directed can make the dish watery.
Tips
Measure and arrange every ingredient before cooking for a steady workflow.
Taste when finished, then divide evenly into four portions.




