Sajta

Name: Sajta
Ingredients: 2 red chilies, seeded and cut in large pieces (rocotos); 1 lemon, juice of; 4 1/2 lbs chicken pieces; 7 cups beer; 3 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut in half; 3 1/2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut in pieces (cassava); 4 onions, peeled and quartered; 1/2 cabbage, cut in pieces; 1 sweet red pepper, seeded; oregano leaves; salt; pepper

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 red chilies, seeded and cut in large pieces (rocotos)
1 lemon, juice of
4 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
7 cups beer
3 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut in half
3 1/2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut in pieces (cassava)
4 onions, peeled and quartered
1/2 cabbage, cut in pieces
1 sweet red pepper, seeded
oregano leaves
salt
pepper

Directions

1

When working with the rocotos, use gloves and be careful not to wipe your eyes or face. They are very hot!
2

Soak the rocotos in boiling water with lemon juice for half hour. Drain and discard water.
3

Cover bottom of a medium size pan with chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper.
4

Layers the rest of ingredients: onions, cassava, rocotos, potatoes, cabbage, red pepper and oregano leaves. Repeat layers in the same order. Season each layer with salt and pepper.
5

Pour beer to cover and cook, covered for 40 minutes.
6

Serve with parsley sauce and huancaina sauce.