Sancocho

Name: Sancocho
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken; 2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 lb yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (optional); 2 large plantains, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices (not too ripe); 1 bunch green onion, coarsely chopped (white part only); 3 carrots, scrubbed and cut into bite size pieces; 3 ears corn, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (leaves and stems) or 1 leaf panamanian cilantro; water or chicken broth; salt & pepper

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken
2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 lb yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (optional)
2 large plantains, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices (not too ripe)
1 bunch green onion, coarsely chopped (white part only)
3 carrots, scrubbed and cut into bite size pieces
3 ears corn, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (leaves and stems) or 1 leaf panamanian cilantro
water or chicken broth
salt & pepper

Directions

1

Put all ingredients except salt, pepper, and corn in a large soup or stock pot.
2

Add enough water or chicken broth to cover.
3

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
4

Remove chicken, discard skin, and peel meat from the bones.
5

Break the meat into fairly large pieces and return to the pot.
6

Add corn, salt and pepper to taste.
7

Simmer for about 20 minutes longer.