How to make Cuban Ajiaco

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and can be more affordable than chicken breast.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be more cost-effective and have a longer shelf life.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic flavor.

Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker.

Saute the half red pepper and half green pepper.

Add the small onion and sweet potato to the pot.

Add the calabasa, carrots, and chicken to the pot.

Add the pack of chicken broth, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, and tomato sauce.

Stir the ingredients together in the pressure cooker.

Close the pressure cooker and cook for about an hour.

Add sweet plantain towards the end of cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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