Como se prepara un Cocido Boyacense?

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat while chicken thighs are more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative while chicken is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Quinoa is a protein-rich grain, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

Peel the cubios as if they were peas and remove any unwanted parts.

Heat water in a large pot.

Add the chuguas and cubios to the boiling water.

Once boiling, add the espinazo de cerdo.

Add the avas (as many as desired) and one mazorca.

Stir in four tablespoons of guiso and half a tablespoon of color.

Cover the pot and let it cook for a few minutes until the avas and cubios are somewhat soft.

Add one sprig of thyme, one bay leaf (whole or just the leaves), and half a tablespoon of salt.

Add the desired amount of alberjas and cubios, cover, and let it cook for about 30 minutes.

Add a bit of milk to raise the broth and stir well.

Add two tablespoons of miga de pan to thicken the broth.

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig once the cubios are tender.

Serve the dish hot.

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