GALLO EN CHICHA RECETA GUATEMALTECA.

chicha (fermented corn drink)

🥗Healthier: homemade corn broth

💰Cheaper: water + cornmeal

Homemade corn broth mimics the flavor without fermentation.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are more economical.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for Gallo en Chicha.

Show the cleaned rooster, approximately 3 pounds, and explain that it will be cut into pieces.

Soak the rooster pieces in water for 10-15 minutes before seasoning.

Cut the rooster into smaller pieces, including the neck, breast, liver, heart, and head, and set aside the parts not used in the dish.

Season the rooster pieces with salt, black pepper, white pepper, and onion powder, mixing well.

Comment on the option to marinate the rooster overnight with chicha for better flavor.

Cover the seasoned rooster and set it aside for cooking the next day.

The next day, heat oil in a pan to seal the rooster pieces until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

While sealing the rooster, chop an onion and set it aside.

Once the rooster is sealed, add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft.

Prepare the tomatoes by blanching them in hot water for 1-2 minutes to remove the skin, then chop them.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan with the rooster and onions.

Blend the remaining ingredients, including the spices and chicken broth, until smooth.

Add the blended mixture to the pan with the rooster and stir well.

Add the chicha to the pan, mixing it in with the other ingredients.

Let everything simmer together, adjusting seasoning as needed, for about 10 minutes before serving.

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