HOW TO MAKE Sancocho to the firewood (STEP BY STEP)/Arditos Kitchen

yucca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato is lower in calories and adds sweetness.

corn on the cob

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is often less expensive and retains flavor.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini is lower in calories and can mimic texture.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

Prepare the chicken and beef by cutting into large pieces.

In a large pot, add water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add the chicken and beef to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and cilantro to the pot and stir.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add chopped potatoes, carrots, and yucca to the pot.

Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add plantains and corn, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Squeeze fresh lime juice into the pot before serving.

Serve hot with additional cilantro and lime on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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