Colombian Ajiaco

traditional colombian ajiaco recipe authentic colombia cuisine culinary
Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Category
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 70 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings 6
Calorie 350 kcal
Best Time Winter
Ingredients
    For the Soup:
  • 4 chicken breasts (bone-in preferred)
  • 10 cups water
  • 3 potatoes (medium, 1 russet, 2 yellow)
  • 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried guascas (a traditional Colombian herb)
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
    • For Garnishing:
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • capers (to taste)
  • heavy cream (or sour cream, to taste)
  • cilantro (chopped, additional)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, add the chicken breasts and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts and set them aside to cool.
  4. Add the potato chunks and corn to the pot. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. While the potatoes are cooking, shred the cooled chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Stir the shredded chicken back into the pot along with the chopped cilantro and guascas. Let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Ladle the ajiaco into bowls. Garnish with avocado slices, capers, a drizzle of heavy cream or sour cream, and additional chopped cilantro.
  8. Your traditional Colombian Ajiaco is ready. ¡Buen provecho!
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