Sancocho is a highly valued dish in different regions of Panama. Each area has its unique way of preparing it, but everyone agrees that farm-fresh chicken and yard eggs are essential ingredients to achieve an authentic Panamanian sancocho.
The use of local ingredients such as chicken and yard eggs gives it a unique and authentic flavor.
I invite you to enjoy this exquisite recipe together.
Sancocho
Ingredients
1 Yard chicken
1 Onion
5 Chili peppers
5 Garlic cloves
Cilantro
5 pounds of Yard eggs
Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious sancocho, first cut the yard chicken or chicken into small pieces, along with the onion, chili peppers, cilantro, and garlic.
Step 2 : In a pot over low heat, add the chicken pieces, chili peppers, 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 been absorbed, add the yard eggs cut into the desired size pieces.
Step 5 : Add more water until it covers the eggs, and periodically check the texture of the meat and eggs.
Step 6 : When the eggs are tender, you can add more egg pieces to thicken the sancocho a bit.
Step 7 : Then, add more cilantro to taste, correct the salt, and let cook for about 5 more minutes before removing from the heat.
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