Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian dish made with shredded chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce. It is typically served with rice and boiled potatoes.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 boiled potatoes
- 4 bread slices
- 2 chicken breasts
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 400 ml evaporated milk
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 50 g walnuts
- 200 g white rice
- 4 yellow aji peppers
Directions
Step 1
Boil the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred them into small pieces.
Step 2
In a blender, combine the yellow aji peppers, evaporated milk, bread slices, walnuts, and parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Saute the chopped onion and minced garlic until golden brown.
Step 4
Pour the blended mixture into the pan and cook for a few minutes until it thickens.
Step 5
Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Serve the Aji de Gallina over a bed of white rice and alongside boiled potatoes.