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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Pom
How to order / say it
Say it
Pom — [POHM]
Order
I'd like to try the pom, please.
Locally
Ik wil graag de pom proberen, alstublieft.
Say locally
A Surinamese casserole of root vegetables and chicken.
Why try it?
Pom is a beloved dish in Paramaribo that represents the fusion of various cultural influences, primarily from the Afro-Surinamese and Jewish communities. It's often associated with celebrations and family gatherings.
How it tastes
Pom has a unique combination of flavors from the root vegetable, the spicy chicken, and the citrus notes from the orange juice used in the recipe. It's savory, mildly spicy, and has a satisfying rich texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Pom originated in the mid-19th century in Paramaribo, blending traditional Jewish and African ingredients. It quickly became a mainstay in Surinamese cuisine, especially among city dwellers.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g chicken
- 🥕 1 kg pom tayer
- 🧄 2 large onion
- 🍋 200 ml orange juice
- 🌾 1 tsp baking powder
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🫒 2 tbsp oil
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 180°C.
- 2 Cook chicken with onions and seasonings.
- 3 Combine grated pom tayer with orange juice, baking powder, and butter.
- 4 Mix chicken with pom mixture and place in a baking dish.
- 5 Bake for 45-60 mins until golden brown.
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