Ajiaco (De Asado) - Recetas del Sur

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Canned corn is more accessible and often cheaper than fresh corn.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are a more affordable cut.

ajiaco seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade seasoning

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning mix

Homemade seasoning can control sodium levels and cost.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the ajiaco.

Use a variety of potatoes, and soak them in water until ready to use.

Grill the asado (meat) on the grill for about 30 minutes on each side, seasoning with sea salt.

Once grilled, chop the meat into thin pieces, including some fat for flavor.

Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions, seasoning with salt to help them soften.

After about 25 minutes, when the onions are golden, add the chopped meat to the pan.

Incorporate the potatoes into the mixture after about an hour and a half of cooking the onions and meat.

Add water as needed to maintain liquid in the pot while cooking.

After about two hours of cooking, check the potatoes; they should be nearly done.

In the last five minutes, add any additional ingredients like corn or spices as desired, stirring well.

Serve the ajiaco in bowls, ensuring each serving has a good amount of potatoes and meat, garnished with parsley.

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