World Flavors Cookbook

Chicken Waterzooi

Name: Chicken Waterzooi
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Belgium
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut; 3 carrots, sliced; 2 leeks, sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 200ml heavy cream; 2 egg yolks; Fresh parsley and chervil; Salt and pepper

A creamy and elegant chicken and vegetable stew from Ghent, finished with egg yolks and cream.

Cuisine: Belgium

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut
3 carrots, sliced
2 leeks, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
200ml heavy cream
2 egg yolks
Fresh parsley and chervil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Poach chicken and vegetables in stock until tender. 2. Remove chicken and shred. 3. In a bowl, whisk cream and egg yolks. 4. Temper the cream mixture with a little hot broth, then stir back into the pot. 5. Do not boil after adding eggs. 6. Add chicken back and garnish with herbs. 7. Serve in bowls with crusty bread.