Rectory, Set, Cook! IV: Fr. Alex Roche, Panamanian Sancocho & Fried Plantains

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato adds nutrients while being cost-effective.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile at lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Cut up the whole chicken into pieces.

Peel and cut the yam, using half of it.

Chop the large onion and mince the garlic.

Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of coriander, and 2 tablespoons of oregano.

Brown the chicken pieces in a large pot until they are not fully cooked.

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.

Add enough water or broth to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 20 minutes, then add the yam and cook for about an hour.

In the meantime, prepare the plantains by cutting them and frying them in vegetable oil for 3-4 minutes.

Smash the fried plantains and fry them again for another 3-4 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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