Ajiaco Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Ajiaco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup unsalted chicken stock; 4 ears corn, shucked sliced into 1-inch thick wheels; 3 lbs chicken, cut into bite size pieces; 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika, prefer sweet hungarian; 1 cup onion, finely diced; 3 cups milk; 2 tablespoons yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick dice; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
4 ears corn, shucked sliced into 1-inch thick wheels
3 lbs chicken, cut into bite size pieces
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika, prefer sweet hungarian
1 cup onion, finely diced
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch thick dice
1 lime, juice of

1
Melt the butter in a 6 quart pot over medium heat.
2
Cook chicken pieces in the butter until no longer pink.
3
Remove chicken with slotted spoon and place in in a bowl.
4
Put onion, garlic, cayenne, and paprika in pot and cook while stirring, until onion is translucent and colored with the paprika.
5
Add stock, milk, yucca, corn, and chicken to the pot.
6
Bring almost to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring every now and then, for about 1 hour, or until yucca is tender.
7
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
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Serve with Cuban or French bread that has been sliced.
9
As an alternative frozen corn on the cob will work, as well as fresh frozen kernels.
10
The fresh corn cob seems to impart a nice flavor to this dish.
11
If you're wondering what to do with the wheels of corn, just pick 'em up with your fingers and nibble 'round the rims.
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ENJOY!

939

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 cup unsalted chicken stock, 4 ears corn, shucked sliced into 1-inch thick wheels, and more.

Yes, Ajiaco falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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