The chicken aji recipe is a popular delicacy in Peru. It is made with chicken or chicken breast, bread, milk, and yellow aji, which gives it its distinctive flavor.
It has a rich and meaningful history in gastronomy.
It is said that this recipe dates back to the colonial era, blending indigenous and Spanish influences in its preparation.
The yellow aji, one of its key ingredients, provides that characteristic spicy flavor and vibrant color that distinguishes it. Have fun cooking!
Chicken Aji Recipe
Ingredients
1 Whole chicken or chicken breast
2 Whole garlic cloves
1 Celery stalks, chopped
1 Carrot, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
1 Diced onion
5 tablespoons of Ground yellow aji
2 tablespoons of Ground mirasol aji
1 tablespoon of Ground garlic
4 Bread slices without crust
Evaporated milk
3 tablespoons of Vegetable oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Cumin
Clove
50 grams of Chopped pecans
50 grams of Grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this dish, start cooking the chicken breast in a pot with water, garlic, celery, carrot, onion, and salt.
Step 2 : Then set aside the broth and shred the chicken.
Step 3 : In another container, soak the bread in milk, broth, or water and break it apart.
Step 4 : In a pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic.
Step 5 : Once the onion is translucent, season with salt, pepper, clove, and ground aji.
Step 6 : Cook until the onion absorbs the color and flavor of the aji.
Step 7 : Add the drained bread to the mixture, add a splash of milk, and blend with pecans.
Step 8 : If necessary, add more milk to facilitate blending.
Step 9 : Return the mixture to the pot and add the shredded chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, and some broth.
Step 10 : Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Ready!
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