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Ajiaco 02

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Ingredients

• 3 lb
• 6 lb

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a large stock pot, sprinkle with a handful of guascas, and add water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and cook until the meat is tender.

3. 3

   Remove chicken and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the potatoes and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least a couple hours, 4 hours is best.

6. 6

   Once the cooked chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and bones.

7. 7

   Cut the meat into small pieces and drop them back into the pot.

8. 8

   About 5 minutes before serving, add the remaining guascas and let it cook for 5 minutes, then serve.

9. 9

   Serve in deep bowls, making sure that each bowl gets some chicken and a piece of corn on the cob.

10. 10

    Garnish with a dollop of heavy cream, capers, and cilantro leaves.

11. 11

    You can eat the avocado on the side with the rice, or you can cut a slice into pieces and drop into your soup bowl.

12. 12

    S.

13. 13

    The kernels are larger and a bit tougher, which means that you have to cook them almost from the beginning to tenderize them.

14. 14

    Since sweet corn is already tender, you simply add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking.