Bamboo chicken facts for kids

Making of Bamboo Chicken

Bamboo chicken is a special and healthy chicken dish. It's made by putting chicken pieces inside bamboo tubes and then cooking them over hot coals. This way of cooking means it uses no oil, making it a very nutritious meal!

Where It Comes From

Bamboo chicken is a traditional food from the tribal communities in Maredumili. This is a beautiful hill station located in the Alluri Sittharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. It's a dish that has been passed down through generations.

How to Make It

Bamboo chicken

Making bamboo chicken is a fun process. Here are the steps:

What You Need

• Chicken (without skin, cut into small pieces)
• Chopped onions
• Chopped green chilies
• Ginger paste
• Garlic paste
• Dry spices: salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, chicken masala powder

The Cooking Method

• First, mix the chicken pieces with all the ingredients. Let this mixture sit for about an hour so the flavors can soak in. This is called marinating.
• Next, carefully put the marinated chicken inside a hollow bamboo shoot.
• Close the open end of the bamboo shoot with large leaves, like banana or palm leaves. This keeps the chicken sealed inside.
• Place the bamboo stick over medium-hot coals. Cook it for at least 45 minutes. The bamboo acts like an oven, cooking the chicken slowly and adding a unique flavor.
• After 45 minutes, carefully cut open the bamboo shoot.
• Take out the delicious chicken pieces.
• Finally, you can add a few drops of lemon juice and some fresh chopped onions on top for extra taste.

How to Enjoy It

Bamboo chicken is often eaten with different types of bread like roti or naan, or with rice. It's a tasty and unique meal that many people enjoy!