Sancocho Recipe
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Sancocho

By: John Camacho  
"This is a typical dish from Colombia, South America. A chicken stew made with plantain and cassava that is served with a fresh tomato and onion sauce."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 very large servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 6 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 plantains, peeled and cut into 6 pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled
  • 4 pounds fresh cassava roots, cut into 6 pieces
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  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 4 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pound tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  1. Place the water into a large pot, and add 1 tablespoon salt , chopped cilantro (coriander), garlic, chicken legs, plantains, and 1 onion. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes. Add the potatoes and cassava to the pot, and continue to cook for another 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  2. While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the onions in the hot oil, and season with cumin, paprika, and salt. When the onions are limp, stir in the tomatoes, and remove from heat.
  3. Spoon the chicken stew into bowls, and serve topped with the tomato onion sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1098 | Total Fat: 26.4g | Cholesterol: 139mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by hey_missdeejay 
I'm from Barranquilla, Colombia currently living in the States. I made this recipe, but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by VICTORH 
THIS IS A DELISIOUS SOUP MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2004 by FAREN31 
Both Sancocho and Ajiaco are Colombian soups. BTW, Panama was part of Colombia until 1903, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by patryder 
Although this recipe is very good, it lacks the amount of cilantro that is normally found in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by Kristen 
Very good. I like the thought of eating an authentic Columbian dish. Very good, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by SHADYKATIE 
My husband is from Colombia, and this is just as good as our recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2004 by MICROCAPITOL 
I do not know about the history of this dish, however I took the plaintains and sliced them,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2004 by SairajB 
Such a delicate flavor from such a hearty soup! The different textures and flavors has made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by Heather 
This is a great dish, pretty easy too, one of my friends and I made it in my dorm kitchen for... MORE
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Reviewed on May 26, 2004 by CZCHOLA 
FYI - AJIACO is the national Colombian chicken soup. SANCOCHO is the national Panamanian... MORE

 
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