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Sancocho recipe
A hearty and flavorful Panamanian stew.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 300 g beef shank
- 300 g yucca
- 2 plantains
- 300 g potatoes
- 2 corn on the cob
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 1 cilantro
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2000 ml water
How to make Sancocho
- In a large pot, combine 500 g of chicken thighs, 300 g of beef shank, and 2 liters of water.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add 300 g of yucca, 300 g of potatoes, and 2 sliced plantains to the pot.
- Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Incorporate 2 ears of corn, cut into halves, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Stir and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in ½ cup of chopped cilantro for freshness.
- Serve the Sancocho hot in bowls, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
What is Sancocho?
Sancocho is a traditional dish from Panama. It takes about 120 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 12 ingredients.
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