Aji de gallina ENGLISH Peruvian Food I Lorentix

aji amarillo

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper provides a similar color and sweetness, though less heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive than chicken breast.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

hard-boiled eggs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu can be used as a protein alternative for a vegetarian version.

Soak 1 pita bread in a little bit of water and milk.

Blend 1 aji amarillo pepper with a little bit of olive oil to create a yellow pepper cream.

In the same blender, add the soaked pita bread, milk, and water to make a cream for the stew.

Boil 1 chicken breast until cooked, then shred the meat.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the blended yellow pepper cream and chopped white onion.

Cook the onion for a few minutes, adding chicken broth to help cook it.

Add the shredded chicken breast and salt to taste, stirring to combine.

Pour in the cream made from bread, milk, and water, and stir until the stew reaches a creamy consistency.

Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted; if the stew is too thick, add more chicken broth or milk.

Serve the stew on a bed of fresh lettuce, garnished with black Peruvian olives and a boiled egg.

Cooking Techniques

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