"Ají de Gallina"

creamy hen stew with hint of spiciness

Servings: 4 people

Author: Brandon Castillo

Prep Time
10

Cook Time
15

Side Dish

peruvian

peruvian food Ají

Instructions

1 Add the chicken/hen to a pot with salt, pepper, and bay leaf, let it cook until
tender, then set aside and shred it.
2 Soak your bread in milk and let it sit for at least 5 min
3 In a hot pan add some 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and cook onions, garlic,
and "Ají Amarillos until they are really tender for at least 7- 12 min, we want
to overcook the onions so they can balance the heat of the “Ají amarillo”.
4 Once its cooked add the mix to a blender along with milk, bread and some of the
chicken broth then blend until smooth.Transfer that to a pan add the rest of the
chicken broth , shredded chicken, salt , pepper and let it boil for at least 3
min , stir constantly, the bread with thick the sauce.
5 Once its thick you can add some Parmesan cheese , to boost the flavor this is
completely optional
6 Serve this dish with cooked potatoes, hard boiled eggs, Olives and some parsley
on top