How to make Burabisko ?

Ladies, Kokolets  and Mama-lets.

Today’s dish Burabisko is more that is so healthy that after eating you may well qualify to be called a Kokolet.
I was recently at an annual Conference of Women in Business in Lagos. As expected handbags of different shapes and sizes were on display on women arms and  shoulders. On one of those tea breaks I took time out to do some ‘ hand bag watching ‘ Small framed ladies with almost empty  giant size bags almost swallowing up their frame. I am wondering why, why ,why will you drag this big item around the place, want your bag seen and not you? What’s that. So much for hand bag watching. I will talk about the shoes some other time…self inflicted pains….
The organizers of this conference also decided to include a media / entertainment segment in the program to help bring women up to speed in terms of what we should expect in the near future in this industry. As a bonus for the ladies,Dbanj ( the kokolet master) one of Nigeria ‘s top musician was invited.  As is customary of artists they have to make a grand entrance . As Dbanj appeared on stage I saw ladies young and not so young screaming their heads off and Dbanj responds by taking a bow and greeting them good morning Mamalets. Rather disappointed being called Mamalets , the room quietens down a bit. What were the ladies expecting ,to be called Kokolets? Na wa ooh,(meaning I wonder) Thats all I can say .
Here is a meal that is healthy and is sure to lift up your spirit and may be you could qualify to be called a Kokolets if you stay with such healthy meals. I am sharing with you today Burabisko, a favorite northern dish made from couscous or corn/ crushed wheat grit

How to make Burabisko?

Recipe ( serves 6)

Ingredients
Whole Chicken Breast (roasted and cubed)
2 cups Couscous
1/2 cup cubed Green Bell Pepper
1/2 cup cubed Red Bell Pepper
1/2 cup cubed Orange Bell Pepper
1/2 cup cubed Carrot
1 medium size Onion ( chopped)
2 pieces Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Few Bay leaves
6 lobes Garlic
Chicken Seasoning to taste
3 cooking spoons Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Mixed spices
Salt to taste

Method
1, Season chicken breast with dry pepper, salt, some chicken seasoning and mixed spices . Make some slits on the flesh of the chicken and stick in the garlic, and bay leaves . Drizzle with olive oil, allow to stand for about 30 minutes and pop into a preheated oven and roast for about 30- 40 minutes turning the sides to brown both sides.
2, Heat up 2 cooking spoons Olive oil and fry onion and scotch bonnet pepper for 2 minutes
3,  Add the chicken with all the drippings in the pan and stir
4, Add all the peppers and carrots and continue to fry for about 2 minutes
5, Meanwhile boil 1 cup water, and pour into a bowl. Add salt, some olive oil and chicken seasoning. Pour in the couscous and using a fork in a light movement try to separate the grains to prevent them sticking together. Allow to stand for 4 minutes, depending on the instruction on the pack of the brand you are using.
6, Add the couscous into the vegetable / chicken mix and stir fry for 2 minutes using a wooden spoon to mix all the ingredients
7, Serve hot.