Asopao De Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken And Rice Stew

Name: Asopao De Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken And Rice Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sofrito; 8 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 2 tablespoons salt; 1/4 pound ham (as in ham steak, trim out the fat and; skin, save the bone for cooking beans or other soups); 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons of olive oil; Achiote paste or 1 envelope Sazon Goya with achiote (you can find; it at the Hispanic aisle in your supermarket by the; bouillon); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons oregano; 2 tablespoons vinegar; Stock:; 3 pounds chicken (1 whole chicken, cut in parts); 9 cups water; 1 onion, cut in half; 3 or 4 cloves of garlic; 1 carrot; 2 bay leaves; 2 bouillon cubes (optional); To assemble the asopao:; 2 yautias (taro root) or small yellow potatoes; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 cup of rice; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/2 cup olives (pitted or stuffed with red bell; peppers)

Servings: persons

Sofrito
8 cloves garlic
1 onion
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 pound ham (as in ham steak, trim out the fat and
skin, save the bone for cooking beans or other soups)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons of olive oil
Achiote paste or 1 envelope Sazon Goya with achiote (you can find
it at the Hispanic aisle in your supermarket by the
bouillon)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons vinegar
Stock:
3 pounds chicken (1 whole chicken, cut in parts)
9 cups water
1 onion, cut in half
3 or 4 cloves of garlic
1 carrot
2 bay leaves
2 bouillon cubes (optional)
To assemble the asopao:
2 yautias (taro root) or small yellow potatoes
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup of rice
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 cup olives (pitted or stuffed with red bell
peppers)
6 cups chicken broth
Garnish (optional)
1 cup petit pois, cooked or asparagus spears
2 roasted red peppers
1 cup parmesan cheese

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For the sofrito:
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Roughly chop the garlic, onion, ham, bell pepper and sweat them in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the tomato paste, achiote paste or sazon goya, oregano, salt, pepper, and
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vinegar cook for about 5 more minutes. Once cooked,
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puree it in the blender or food processor.
5
Make the stock and cook the chicken: Cook the chicken in 9 cups of water, and the rest of the stock ingredients except the taro roots or potatoes and chopped carrot. Cook for 30 minutes. Be careful not to boil or the chicken will get stringy. Once its
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cooked, take out the onions and the garlic. At this
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time you can shred the chicken.
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Make the asopao: Return the chicken to the stock and add the taro root or potatoes cut in 1/2 inch pieces, the carrots, capers, olives, sofrito, and the rice (which has been previously soaking in water for 30 minutes.) Cook the asopao for about 25-30 minutes. Serve with garnishes.

1863

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

247

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sofrito, 8 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 2 tablespoons salt, and more.

Yes, Asopao De Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken And Rice Stew) 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.

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Asopao De Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken And Rice Stew)

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Variations & substitutions

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