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Colombian Style Sancocho

Cultural Context

Originating from Colombia, Sancocho is a traditional stew that brings together diverse ingredients reflecting the country's rich culinary heritage. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing unity and comfort. Variations exist across Latin America, with each region adding its own twist, making Sancocho a beloved staple in many households.

ColombianCOmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 cups water
1/2 large onion
2 stalks green onion
1 cup cilantro, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 lbs chicken pieces
2 medium red potatoes, chopped
1 lb frozen yucca, cut into pieces
2 green plantains, sliced
2 ears frozen corn, cut into thirds
1/2 cup hogao
2 chicken bouillon cubes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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

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.

1

Colocar varias tazas de agua en una olla grande.

2

Agregar la mitad de una cebolla cabezona, dos ramas de cebolla larga, cilantro entero, ajo picado y los pedazos de gallina a la olla.

3

Tapar la olla y dejar hervir a fuego alto.

4

Reducir el fuego a medio bajo y cocinar por una hora y media.

5

Remover las hojas de cilantro, la cebolla entera y los tallos de cebolla larga.

6

Agregar papa roja pelada y cortada por la mitad, Yuca congelada, plátano verde cortado en pedazos, y mazorca peruana congelada.

7

Agregar hogao y dos cubitos de caldo de pollo.

8

Sazonar con sal y pimienta al gusto.

9

Tapar nuevamente la olla y dejar hervir a fuego alto.

10

Reducir el fuego a medio bajo y cocinar por otros 35 minutos o hasta que los vegetales estén blandos.

11

Remover la grasa que está en la superficie del caldo.

12

Verificar la sazón y agregar más sal y pimienta si es necesario.

13

Servir con un pedazo de yuca, mazorca, plátano verde, papa y un pedazo de gallina, con suficiente caldo.

14

Servir con hogao, arroz blanco, aguacate y patacones.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

SancochoSancocho de Gallina

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