Receta the ghetto gourmet
yes there is such a cookbook, and it’s by Coolio!
on sale today from Atria books, this is one very unusual cookbook that’s worth its space on your precious countertop real estate. “Cookin’ with Coolio, 5 star meals at a 1 star price”…i’mma try
fresh pickin’ raspberry chicken first and foremost.
“what you need:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 4 tsps. of sugar
- 1/2 tsp. of salt
- 4 chicken breasts (or wings, legs, and thighs if you want)
- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 yellow chili pepper
- 1/2 cup of sunflower oil
- 1/ tsp. of garlic (minced)
- self-rising flour
a large resealable bag
what to do with it:
1. first, it’s time to make your homemade raspberry sauce. in a small pot, pour in the raspberries, sugar, and salt. put this on over a low flame.
2. add about 2 tbsps. of water just before it starts to simmer and bring it to a simmer. let it all reduce down a bit, about 5 minutes. use a wooden spoon to crush up some of the raspberries and bring it all together. this is the coagulation we been talking about. when this starts to really bubble, take the pot off the heat and put it to the side.
3.take your chicken breasts (or whatever) massage them a little bit before tossing them into a bowl. pour in your balsamic vinegar. let those luscious breasts sit and soak in the vinegar like a model in a bath house.
4. take that onion and chop that b**** right up.
5. that yellow chili pepper of yours? chop that bad boy up as well.
6. in a large-a** skillet, pour in that sunflower oil over a high heat, along with your minced garlic, your chopped chili pepper and your onion.
7. let it all saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. take in that amazing scent.
8. while you’re sauteing, take a large resealable bag and fill it up with the self rising flour. take them
wonderful chicken breasts out and toss them into the bag, making sure they get fully and evenly coated with the flour.
9. now, toss the chicken breasts into your simmer pan, lower the heat to medium, and let it cook for 10 minutes on each side. give them s*** breasts an even tan.
10. once that’s all done, place your chicken on a nice clean platter. remember that raspberry sauce you made? h*** yeah, you better! drizzle that all over the place and let them chickens know that it’s time to get saucy. serve it.”