How to Make Ají de Gallina, Peru's Ultimate Comfort Dish

Pick up ingredients from the market.

Soak bread in water.

Use peanuts for flavor and texture.

Use evaporated milk for creaminess.

Boil potatoes recommended by the market vendor.

Prepare rice as a side.

Use black olives and eggs for garnish.

Cut the top off the aji amarillo and scoop out the seeds.

Boil aji amarillo in water for 15-20 minutes until semi-soft.

Saute garlic and red onion.

Blend aji amarillo, garlic, onion, soaked bread, and peanuts to make a paste.

Poach chicken and save the stock.

Use the stock to thicken the sauce with bread and peanuts.

Combine sauce with shredded chicken.

Plate with boiled potatoes, sliced eggs, and olives.

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