Ajiaco Bogotano Recipe

Name: Ajiaco Bogotano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces; 1 lb. beef shinbone, sawed into pieces; 2 qt. cold water; 1 large onion, peeled; 1 small bay leaf; 1/8 tsp. ground cumin seed; 1/8 tsp. dried thyme; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 3 ears corn, cut into 2-inch rounds; 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. heavy cream; 2 Tbsp. capers, drained and rinsed in cold water; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 lb. beef shinbone, sawed into pieces
2 qt. cold water
1 large onion, peeled
1 small bay leaf
1/8 tsp. ground cumin seed
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 ears corn, cut into 2-inch rounds
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
2 Tbsp. capers, drained and rinsed in cold water
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

1
In heavy 5-quart casserole, combine chicken, shinbone and water.
2
The water should cover the chicken by an inch.
3
If necessary, add more water.
4
Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off the scum that rises to the surface.
5
Add onion, bay leaf, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper.
6
Reduce to low heat.
7
Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
8
Transfer chicken to platter.
9
Pick out and discard shinbone and onion. Strain stock through sieve; return to casserole.
10
Skin chicken and cut or pull into pieces.
11
Discard skin and bones.
12
Cut chicken into 1/4-inch strips.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces, 1 lb. beef shinbone, sawed into pieces, 2 qt. cold water, 1 large onion, peeled, and more.

Yes, Ajiaco Bogotano 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.

Ajiaco Bogotano

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