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📍Cómo hacer Sancocho Panameño🇵🇦 fácil saludable y rápido ‼️😋How to make Sancocho

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Sancocho Panameño

Cultural Context

Sancocho Panameño is a traditional dish from Panama, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This hearty stew reflects the country's diverse culinary influences, blending indigenous ingredients with Spanish and African flavors. Each family may have their own variation, but the essence remains the same—a comforting, flavorful dish that brings people together. Today, Sancocho is cherished not only in Panama but also in various Latin American countries, each adding their own twist to this beloved recipe.

PanamanianPAmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken joints
1 lb chicken thighs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons full seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup parsley
3 cloves garlic
1 lb yuca

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

yuca

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs and calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen corn is often less expensive.

1

Season the chicken joints and thighs with garlic powder, oregano, full seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing well and reserving it to marinate.

2

Chop the onion, bell pepper, cilantro, parsley, and garlic cloves into medium-sized pieces.

3

Chop the yam into larger pieces to prevent it from disintegrating in the soup.

4

In a pot, boil the yam with garlic until it softens, adding a quarter teaspoon of salt or to taste.

5

Check the yam's softness with a fork to ensure it is ready to incorporate the chicken.

6

Add half of the chopped vegetables to the marinated chicken to enhance the flavor.

7

Once the yam is soft, add the marinated chicken to the pot.

8

Incorporate the remaining half of the chopped vegetables into the pot to complete the sancocho preparation.

9

Taste the sancocho and adjust seasoning with more salt and oregano if desired.

10

Serve the sancocho with a small cup of white rice.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingseasoning

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifestirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Panamanian SancochoSancocho de Gallina

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