Sancocho de Pollo y Costilla de Res Recipe
Erica Dinho
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 529 kcal
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground achiote or color
- 12 cups water, or more if necessary
- 8 chicken drumsticks or your favorite chicken pieces
- 2 pounds short beef ribs
- 2 green plantains, peeled and cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in half
- 1 pound frozen or fresh yuca cut into big pieces
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Place the onions, scallions and garlic in a blender with 3 tablespoons o water and blend for a couple of minutes.
In a large pot, place the chicken, beef ribs, onion mixture, salt and green plantain.
Add the water and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes.
Add the potatoes and yuca. Continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Stir in the cilantro.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve in large soup bowls, dispersing the ribs, chicken and vegetables evenly.
Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 58gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Colombian sancocho, Sancocho