Sancocho is a highly cherished dish in different regions of Panama. Each area has its unique way of making it; however, everyone agrees that free-range chicken and yard eggs are essential ingredients to achieve an authentic Panamanian sancocho.
The use of local ingredients like the native hen and yard chicken gives it a unique and authentic flavor.
I invite you to enjoy this exquisite recipe together.
Sancocho
Ingredients
1 Yard chicken
1 Onion
5 Chilies
5 Garlic cloves
Cilantro
5 pounds of Yam
Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious sancocho, first cut the yard chicken or regular chicken into small pieces, along with the onion, chilies, cilantro, and garlic.
Step 2 : In a pot over low heat, add the chicken pieces, chili, cilantro, onion, garlic, and salt to taste.
Step 3 : Add two cups of water, stir to ensure all ingredients are well mixed and adhere to the meat, then cover the pot.
Step 4 : After about 20 minutes, or when the water has evaporated, add the previously cut yam into pieces of your desired size.
Step 5 : Add more water until it covers the yam, and periodically check the texture of the meat and yam.
Step 6 : When the yam is tender, you can add more pieces to thicken the sancocho slightly.
Step 7 : Then, add more cilantro to taste, adjust the salt, and cook for approximately 5 more minutes before removing it from heat.
