The Ecuadorian Chicken Stew is an explosion of flavor. Prepared with vegetables and naranjilla, its juiciness makes it irresistible. The process of chopping, blending, and cooking with spices creates a perfectly balanced mixture of flavors. Served with rice, it is a dish that delights all the senses. A unique delicacy of Ecuadorian cuisine.
To prepare the Ecuadorian chicken stew, combine fresh ingredients and blend until smooth.
The chicken is seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then seared in a pot with oil.
Next, add the prepared sofrito and cook on high heat with naranjilla juice and cilantro, achieving a tasty and comforting dish.
A delight to share with family.
Ecuadorian Chicken Stew
Ingredients
1 ½ kilogram of Chicken
8 Tomatoes
2 Green bell pepper
1 Onion
3 Garlic cloves
250 grams of Naranjilla juice
1 Concentrated chicken broth cube
Fresh cilantro
Vegetable oil
Garlic powder
Sweet paprika
Ground cumin
Black pepper
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Wash and chop the vegetables into large pieces.
Step 2 : Remove the stems from the tomatoes and peppers.
Step 3 : Finely chop the bunch of cilantro.
Step 4 : In a processor or blender, place the onion, garlic, tomatoes, green peppers, the concentrated broth cube, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of aji, and 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend well until smooth.
Step 5 : Meanwhile, clean the chicken by removing skin and fat, then cut into pieces. Season with garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 6 : In a pot, heat about 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add the chicken to sear. Once all pieces are browned, remove and set aside.
Step 7 : In the same pot, sauté everything that was blended, letting the liquid evaporate and leaving just the sofrito.
Step 8 : Add the chicken back into the pot along with the naranjilla juice and stir everything. Then, add enough water to cover the chicken halfway.
Step 9 : Add the cilantro, stir, and cook on high heat for 20 minutes.
Step 10 : Before serving, let rest for 15 minutes.
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