Así se hace el Ajiaco Cubano auténtico 🍲 Receta casera paso a paso.

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.

Add salt and black pepper to the beef shank and pork ribs, seasoning both sides.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

Heat lard in a pot over medium heat until hot.

Add bacon to the pot and stir to render its fat, cooking until it starts to brown.

Set aside the bacon and add pork ribs, beef shank, and chicken pieces to the pot, searing the meat on both sides.

Remove the seared meat and set it aside on a plate.

In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook for about 1 minute.

Add finely chopped green bell pepper and cook for another minute.

Add finely chopped garlic and stir until fragrant, then add tomato sauce and mix.

Return the meat to the pot and stir to coat with the sofrito.

Cover the meat with water and cook for about 20 minutes over medium-high heat, starting the timer when the broth begins to boil.

After 20 minutes, remove the meat from the pot to make room for the root vegetables.

Add chopped yucca, sweet potato, yellow malanga, white malanga, and corn cut into rounds to the pot.

Turn the heat to medium-high and cook for about 15 minutes.

Add chopped green plantain and pumpkin, along with half a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.

Stir in ground cumin, oregano, all-purpose seasoning, tropical seasoning, a pinch of black pepper, and a bay leaf.

Add a little water if necessary, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add semi-ripe plantain and another half teaspoon of lemon juice.

Taste for salt and adjust as necessary, stirring again.

Cover and let cook for about 10 more minutes before turning off the heat.

Plate the ajiaco and prepare to serve.

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