How to Make Aji de Gallina ~ Learn to Cook a Traditional Peruvian Dish with my Mom!

aji amarillo

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper provides a similar color and sweetness, though less heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive than chicken breast.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

hard-boiled eggs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu can be used as a protein alternative for a vegetarian version.

Welcome to my kitchen.

Prepare a traditional dish from Peru called Aji de Gallina.

Use chicken breast instead of hen.

Chop red onions later.

Add kosher salt to the pot and boil the chicken until really tender.

Remove the chicken from the broth and shred it into bite-sized pieces, not too thin.

Take white bread, remove the crust, and soak it in chicken broth.

Blend the soaked bread with walnuts and evaporated milk.

Preheat the pot with olive oil.

Add aji amarillo peppers, garlic, aji mirasol, and chopped onions to the pot and fry until cooked.

Add the shredded chicken to the pot along with some chicken broth and let it boil to absorb flavors.

Lower the temperature and add the bread and walnuts mixture to thicken the sauce.

Add Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and ground pepper to taste.

Finish cooking and prepare to serve.

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