AJI DE GALLINA
The first time I tried this classic dish was at a Peruvian restaurant in New York City's West Village - it immediately became one of my favorite dishes. Now that I live in Washington, DC, which has a great Peruvian community and lots of great restaurants, I can have it whenever I like. My favorite way, though, is to cook it at home. I've tried several recipes over the years, and by mixing and matching and editing and experimenting, this is what I've come up with. Just a quick note - "Gallina" means rooster, as this is what the traditional recipe was made with. I make mine with chicken, since it is more readily available. So technically this would be "Aji de Pollo." If you happen to have a rooster laying around, let me know how it goes!
Provided by Spice Boy
Categories Poultry
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Simmer the chicken breasts in the broth until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside chicken breasts to cool.
- Strain broth and use it to prepare your rice according to package directions. Set aside any leftover broth.
- In a food processor or blender, add the bread cubes, evaporated milk and 1/2 cup broth. Process until smooth. Add the Parmesan and walnuts and process again until the mixture is smooth.
- In a pot, saute the chopped onion for about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to saute until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes more. While the onion and garlic are sauteing, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using your hands or 2 forks.
- When the onion is translucent, add the turmeric and cumin, stirring to toast the spices for a moment. Add the shredded chicken and the aji paste and stir the mixture to coat chicken with the spices.
- Pour in the bread/milk mixture over the chicken and stir over medium heat until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is heated through. If the sauce thickens too much, thin it out with some leftover broth. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice with garnishes.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #main-dish #poultry #south-american #dietary #low-calorie #low-carb #peruvian #low-in-something #meat #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love
Peter Pearson
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Juliane Kelly
[email protected]This was a great dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Emmy Olarinoye
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Hamza Awais
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ajanae sky Doyle
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Prashant M. Sangson
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Aiman Fatima
[email protected]This was a delicious dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Jess W
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Gabriel Galla
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I love the creamy, flavorful sauce and the tender chicken.
Aan Anan
[email protected]This was my first time making Ají de Gallina and it turned out wonderfully! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.