Estofado de pollo (Peruvian recipes)

Total Time: 2 hours. Quantity: 4-6 persons. Calories: 100 kcal.

With flavor and a lot of tradition.

Chicken stew is a typical Peruvian meal, prepared with chicken prey and stew. It is usually accompanied by a variety of vegetables such as carrots, peas, and tomatoes, this preparation gives it a better presentation and more flavor. It is currently served with rice, and is prepared as a traditional recipe, both for its ingredients and cooking style.

Let's see how to prepare it!

Chicken stew recipe. Image provided by Gaby Mora.

Ingredients:

• Umami seasoning (known as "Ají-no-moto" in Peru).
• 1 medium carrot (cut into small cubes).
• 1 medium onion (cut in small squares).
• 500 g of chicken meat (cut in small cubes).
• 1 tomato chopped in small cubes.
• 2 cups of rice (washed and cooked).
• 30 grams of fresh ground red chili bell pepper.
• 30 grams of fresh yellow chili bell pepper.
• 40 grams of freshly ground garlic.
• 1 cup of peeled peas.

Recipe procedure.

1. On a frying pan, prepare a basic dressing; adding ¼ cup of oil, ground garlic, and the two fresh chili peppers. Fry it with a spoon at normal temperature.
2. Once the dressing is ready, add the chopped tomato, onion and peeled peas. Then add a little water.
3. Cook at normal temperature, taking care of the chicken. Immediately season with spices and Umami.
4. Do not forget to taste the flavor for a better tasting, and cook at normal temperature, covering the pot.
5. Once ready; appreciate the color, and texture to ensure its true cooking.
6. Serve with rice, and decorate as desired.
7. Accompany it with a fruit juice, and share it with your loved ones. Enjoy a great meal!

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Note: When we talk about "of a pan", we refer to that pan where its bottom is oval and comfortable to cook, and make meals as a traditional pot does. This is optional, as you can choose the tool that best suits your kitchen.

Preparation video in Spanish.