Aji De Gallina Recipe

Name: Aji De Gallina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken; 4 cups chicken broth; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, sliced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon saffron; ¼ teaspoon salt (more or less); ⅛ teaspoon pepper (more or less); 4 slices white bread; 14 lb walnuts, finely chopped; 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated; 13 fluid ounces evaporated milk; 8 cups cooked brown rice; 4 eggs, hard-cooked, sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken
4 cups chicken broth
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, sliced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon saffron
¼ teaspoon salt (more or less)
⅛ teaspoon pepper (more or less)
4 slices white bread
14 lb walnuts, finely chopped
4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
13 fluid ounces evaporated milk
8 cups cooked brown rice
4 eggs, hard-cooked, sliced (optional)

1
Boil chicken in chicken broth until chicken is cooked, about 30 minutes.
2
Remove chicken from broth & set broth aside, reserved.
3
Remove bones from chicken & either shread or cut into bite-size pieces, then set aside.
4
Put olive oil in large saucepan, & over medium heat, cook onions, chili peppers, garlic & saffron until onions are golden, about 7 minutes.
5
Soak bread in 2 cups of reserved chicken broth, then combine bread/broth mixture in food processor, blending until smooth.
6
Add this bread mixture to the onion mixture in the large saucepan & cook slowly to thicken, about 8 minutes.
7
Add nuts, parmesan cheese & chicken, & cook until it thickens into a cream-like consistency, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in evaporated milk & cook for another 5-10 minutes.
9
Serve over rice, & if desired, garnish with slices of hard-cooked eggs.

13477

kcal

Calories

1106

Fat

538

Carbs

513

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken, 4 cups chicken broth, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Aji De Gallina falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aji De Gallina

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