CIRCASSIAN CHICKEN

Preparation Method :

• Put the chicken, onion, garlic, celery, salt and pepper in a large saucepan, cover with water and simmer until tender 1½ hours.
• Remove and drain the chicken, keep it warm in a low oven.
• Chill the stock quickly, then skim as much fat as possible off the surface.
• Cook the rice and keep warm in a low oven.
• Meanwhile make the sauce. Put the ground walnuts in a deep frying pan and add 300 ml of stock.
• Bring to the boil, then simmer on a high heat, stirring until the mixture thickens. Season with more salt and pepper.
• Now blend oil and paprika until the oil becomes bright red.
• Cut the chicken into serving portions, arrange them on a bed of the rice. Cover with sauce and trickle the red oil on top.