RECETAS SANCOCHO RECIPES

Steps:

• Add hind shank, 1 small onion halved, bell pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves and stock to a large stockpot. Cook for 45-60 minutes until the meat is fork-tender.
• When the meat is tender, remove the big pieces of vegetables and bones. Discard.
• Add diced onion, 2 minced garlic, mini sweet peppers, sliced leeks (light green part), scallions, yucca and corn; Mix and simmer covered over medium heat for 5- 8 minutes, until the yucca is starting to soften.
• Add yautia, white yam, and butternut squash. Mix to combine. Simmer covered over medium heat for 5 – 6 minutes, until all the root vegetables are tender. NOTE: Do not cook too much or they will fall apart.
• Taste and add salt to your taste, if necessary. Add cilantro and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix and let simmer for 2 more minutes.
• Serve hot in large soup bowls, dividing the meat and vegetables evenly. Add a squish of lime juice and/or hot sauce, if desired. Serve along with arepas and or casabe (cassava bread).

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
• In a small bowl, mix the salt, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. Rub the mix all over the chicken and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, peel and chop the yucca and the onion. Set aside.
• Heat a large pot over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pot, place a lid on it, and let it sweat for about 7 minutes.
• Add the onion and the chicken stock. Bring the soup to a boil and then let it simmer over medium low heat until the chicken is cooked through and soft.
• Raise the heat to medium and add the yucca. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer and cook until the yucca is cooked through (approximately 10 minutes).
• Serve with white rice on the side that is added into the soup when you are about to eat it.
• NOTE: This soup keeps well frozen and only gets more flavourful with time.