Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) Recipe). I learned this while stationed in the Flemish part of Belgium, in a village called Sint-Hubrechtslille. So tasty good, my daughter still asks me to make it for her 10 years later!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 pounds fryer or boiler chicken

cut into pieces

2 leeks

sliced

1 large onion

diced

2 stalks celery

sliced

1 ½ teaspoons salt

5 cups water

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup heavy cream

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon dried parsley

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium -high heat and quickly brown the chicken pieces. Remove and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot saute the leeks onion celery and salt until the vegetables are tender crisp. Return the chicken to the pot and add the water bouillon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Step 3

In a small bowl or cup combine the flour and lemon juice; pour into the pot and stir.

Step 4

Beat the cream and the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the hot liquid; stir into pot. Heat through but do not allow to boil as the cream will curdle. Sprinkle in the parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information

Waterzooi (Vaterzoy) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 340.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.2g 46%

Carbohydrates: 7.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 24.2g 37%

Saturated Fat: 8.8g 44%

Cholesterol: 161.9mg 54%

Vitamin A Iu: 589.3IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 4.8mg 8%

Folate: 29.6mcg 7%

Calcium: 54.3mg 5%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 27.3mg 10%

Potassium: 273.7mg 8%

Sodium: 822.7mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 218.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.