The chicken aji recipe is a popular delight in Peru. It is made with chicken or turkey breast, bread, milk, and yellow aji, which gives it its characteristic flavor.
It has a rich and meaningful history in gastronomy.
It is said that this recipe dates back to colonial times, blending indigenous and Spanish influences in its preparation.
The yellow aji, one of its key ingredients, provides that distinctive spicy flavor and vibrant color that sets it apart. Have fun cooking!
Chicken Aji Recipe
Ingredients
1 Whole chicken or turkey breast
2 Entire garlic cloves
1 Celery stalks in pieces
1 Carrot in chunks
1 Onion in chunks
1 Chopped onion into small squares
5 tablespoons of Ground yellow aji
2 tablespoons of Ground mirasol aji
1 tablespoon of Ground garlic
4 Sliced bread without crust
Evaporated milk
3 tablespoons of Vegetable oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Cumin
Toothpick
50 grams of Chopped pecans
50 grams of Grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by cooking the chicken breast in a pot with water, garlic, celery, carrot, onion, and salt.
Step 2 : Then, reserve 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 oil and sauté onions and garlic.
Step 5 : Once the onion is transparent, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and ground aji peppers.
Step 6 : Cook until the onion absorbs the color and flavor of the aji.
Step 7 : Add the drained bread to the mixture, pour in a splash of milk, and blend with pecans.
Step 8 : If necessary, add more milk to make blending easier.
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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