Aji de Gallina from J28 Sandwich Bar

aji amarillo paste

🥗Healthier: fresh yellow chili

💰Cheaper: red chili powder

Fresh chili provides a similar flavor with fewer preservatives.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor.

Put vegetable oil in a hot pan.

Add aji panca and let it bubble.

Add red onions and mix well until they are soft.

Add minced garlic and aji amarillo paste made with yellow peppers.

Pour in chicken stock and add bread cubes soaked in more chicken stock.

Mix again until it bubbles.

Add salt, sugar, and evaporated milk for creamy texture.

Finally, add cooked shredded chicken breasts and blend the mixture.

Turn the heat to low and cook for a few more minutes until ready to plate.

Cut off the top of the bread and hollow out the middle.

Ladle in the aji de gallina stew into the hollowed bread.

Top with spicy rocoto sauce and serve with a side of Conchita crispy corn.

Cooking Techniques

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