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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Colombian Sancocho
Chicken simmers with yuca, green plantain, corn, potatoes, and cilantro into a generous Colombian family soup.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇨🇴 Colombian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 70 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1.2 kg bone-in chicken pieces
- 500 gr yuca
- 2 adet green plantains
- 4 adet potatoes
- 3 adet corn on the cob
- 1 adet onion
- 4 diş garlic
- 0.5 demet cilantro
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) cumin
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
- 10 su bardağı(~2000 ml) water or chicken stock
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and water in a large pot.
- 2
Cook the chicken over medium heat for 30 minutes, skimming the foam from the surface.
30 min30:00 - 3
Cut the green plantains into large pieces and add them to the pot.
- 4
Prepare the yuca, potatoes, and corn in large pieces.
- 5
Add the yuca, potatoes, and corn to the pot and cook for 30 more minutes.
30 min30:00 - 6
When the chicken is tender, add half the cilantro and rest for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Divide the chicken, vegetables, and plenty of broth among bowls and serve with the remaining cilantro.
💡 Tip: Adding yuca and potatoes later keeps the starchy vegetables from falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with white rice, avocado slices, lime, and spicy aji sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
32
g protein
66
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 49%Fat 27%
GI 39 · Low GIGL 26 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Colombian Sancocho make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Colombian Sancocho take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 100 minutes in total.Is Colombian Sancocho difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Colombian Sancocho have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 66g, fat: 16g.Is Colombian Sancocho allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Colombian Sancocho belong to?
This recipe belongs to Colombian cuisine.How many ingredients does Colombian Sancocho need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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