A massive, soul-warming Colombian stew loaded with chicken, yuca, plantain, corn, and potatoes in a rich broth seasoned with cilantro and cumin.
Ingredients
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1.5kg chicken pieces (bone-in)
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500g yuca, peeled and chunked
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2 green plantains, peeled and chunked
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4 ears corn, halved
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500g potatoes, peeled and quartered
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2 onions, quartered
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bunch cilantro
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2 tsp cumin
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2 scallions
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3L water or broth
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Salt and pepper
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Lime wedges, rice, avocado for serving
Instructions
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1
Bring water to a boil. Add chicken, onion, garlic, scallions, and cumin. Simmer 30 min, skimming foam.
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2
Add yuca and green plantain. Cook 20 min.
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3
Add potatoes and corn. Simmer 20 min more until all vegetables are tender.
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4
Add chopped cilantro, season generously with salt and pepper.
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5
Serve in large bowls with lime wedges, white rice on the side, and avocado slices.
Did You Know?
Sancocho is Colombia's ultimate hangover cure — it's practically prescribed after a night of aguardiente.