Total time: 2 hours. Quantity: 6 persons. Calories: 100 kcal.
A spectacular broth.
Caldo de gallina is a typical Peruvian meal prepared with noodles, potatoes and chicken prey. It is a special broth because it incorporates ingredients that make it unique and tasty; its preparation consists of cooking chicken prey, and it is accompanied by noodles, bits of potato, and it is served with an egg for a richer flavour. Finally, chopped Chinese onion is added and lemon drops are added (the lemon is cut in half). The result will be an exquisite broth. Let's see how to prepare it!
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| Caldo de gallina (Peruvian recipe) |
Ingredients for the chicken stock.
- 1 kg of tender hen meat (cut into medium sized pieces).
- 2 Chinese onions cut into chiffonade.
- ¼ kg (125 g) yellow potato (peeled and cut in half).
- 1 small kion, cut into chiffonade.
- 1 fresh celery, cut into small slices.
- ½ kg (500 g) thin or thick noodles.
- Umami seasoning
- Oregano (purchased by the bag).
- salt to taste.
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| Tender chicken meat (cut into medium-sized pieces). |
Recipe procedure.
- In a saucepan, add half of the water and heat. Season with salt to taste.
- During the boiling process, add the chicken and the noodles, the cut celery and the yellow potatoes (they must be cut and washed).
- Cook over a medium heat and cover the pot. Don't forget to keep an eye on it from time to time.
- Once ready to be turned off, add the eggs and the chopped Kion to be cooked and served on the plates.
- Taste and season with oregano and serve in bowls (see recipe photo).
- Serve with chopped Chinese onion and a hen's egg on each plate.
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| Caldo de gallina (Peruvian recipe) |
Note: A better way to accompany the chicken broth is to eat it with bread (it can be any kind you have). And it will be a good accompaniment to a hearty breakfast.
Interesting information.
Caldo de Gallina is one of the most popular meals in Peru. Besides being popular, it is a recipe that has infinite procedures, and different ingredients to consume. It is a very peculiar recipe, with a delicious flavour, and generally, it can be found in food stalls and markets.