Sancocho

Name: Sancocho
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 very large servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 6 chicken leg quarters; 2 plantains, peeled and cut into 6 pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 pounds potatoes, peeled; 4 pounds fresh cassava roots, cut into 6 pieces; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 4 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste; ½ teaspoon mild paprika, or to taste; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 pound tomatoes, chopped

Rating: 4.2 stars

35 Ratings
36 Reviews
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This is a typical dish from Colombia, South America. A chicken stew made with plantain and cassava that is served with a fresh tomato and onion sauce.

By John Camacho

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

20 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

6 very large servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Place the water into a large pot, and add 1 tablespoon salt , chopped cilantro (coriander), garlic, chicken legs, plantains, and 1 onion. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes. Add the potatoes and cassava to the pot, and continue to cook for another 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

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Step 2
While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the onions in the hot oil, and season with cumin, paprika, and salt. When the onions are limp, stir in the tomatoes, and remove from heat.
Step 3
Spoon the chicken stew into bowls, and serve topped with the tomato onion sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

1095 calories; protein 40.6g; carbohydrates 176.4g; fat 26.4g; cholesterol 138.6mg; sodium 1758.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (36)

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hey_missdeejay

03/26/2007

I'm from Barranquilla Colombia currently living in the States. I made this recipe but I added corn cilantro some Tabasco sauce and instead of cassava I added yucca. That's the way my family has made sancochos all the time. It's very tasty I really liked it. I would really suggest replacing cassava with yucca. You can also try replacing the chicken with ribs(sancocho de costilla) Read More

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Debi

08/12/2010

Tip: Cassava and Yucca are one and the same. You can find frozen Yucca (skin removed & par boiled) in specialty food stores. Goya is one brand that processes Yucca. Just thaw and remove the woody vein in the center before cooking. Read More

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35 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 13
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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hey_missdeejay

03/26/2007

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patryder

01/17/2008

Although this recipe is very good it lacks the amount of cilantro that is normally found in traditional sancocho. My wife is hot off the boat from Colombia and when she makes it she uses close to one cup of cilantro and adds a spice blend similar to Sazon(Goya section) that puts it over the top. Read More

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FAREN31

11/16/2004

Both Sancocho and Ajiaco are Colombian soups. BTW Panama was part of Colombia until 1903 so it should not be surprising that we share that dish. There is also a Dominican Sancocho. In any form all these dishes are delicious. Enjoy them! Read More

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DanDuran

11/30/2010

I was very glad to find a good recipe for sancocho on here! It was one of my favorite things when I lived in Panama. Incidentally several people are a bit confused with terminology so I wanted to clear this up: cassava = yuca = tapioca. They are identical just different names for the exact same plant. So you don't need to substitute yuca for cassava... it's the same! Also it's "yuca" not "yucca". The later is a completely different plant and not related to the one used here. Read More

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VICTORH

09/01/2003

THIS IS A DELISIOUS SOUP Read More

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ncivjan

05/11/2008

All I can say is... Yum! Very authentic. The only thing I added to the recipe is a boullion cube and corn to the soup. I serve rice and avacado alongside. Try it! It's great for a cold weather meal. Read More

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Debi

08/12/2010

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Mcintyreknox

12/07/2011

This was a good soup. Not as hearty as the Caribbean version the one from the Dominican Republic has more ingredients: Culantro cilantro more root vegetables different meats chicken beef sausage. I will upload my dominican version soon. Read More

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Kristen O'Brien

03/01/2007

Very good. I like the thought of eating an authentic Columbian dish. Very good and interesting textures. Maybe a little plain though but I think that may be the way Columbian food is supposed to taste. Read More

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Sancocho

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 1095.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 81 %

carbohydrates: 57 %

dietary fiber: 54 %

sugars:

fat: 41 %

saturated fat: 34 %

cholesterol: 46 %

vitamin a iu: 36 %

niacin equivalents: 172 %

vitamin b6: 101 %

vitamin c: 213 %

folate: 44 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 27 %

magnesium: 65 %

potassium: 70 %

sodium: 70 %

thiamin: 65 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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hey_missdeejay

03/26/2007

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patryder

01/17/2008

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FAREN31

11/16/2004

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DanDuran

11/30/2010

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VICTORH

09/01/2003

THIS IS A DELISIOUS SOUP

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ncivjan

05/11/2008

All I can say is... Yum! Very authentic. The only thing I added to the recipe is a boullion cube and corn to the soup. I serve rice and avacado alongside. Try it! It's great for a cold weather meal.

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Debi