Name: Authentic Angolan Canja Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Angola
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces or 2 lbs chicken thighs; 10 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste); 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (or parsley as a substitute); Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing

Angolan Canja 🇦🇴 Angola

Chicken soup with rice, often with mint or lemon, a healing comfort food.

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