Puchero Moderno Modern Latin American Chicken Stew Recipes

PUCHERO MODERNO (MODERN LATIN AMERICAN CHICKEN STEW)

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, sauté garlic, chicken, and onions in oil until garlic and onion are soft and chicken is golden brown on all sides (5-10 minutes).
• Add the water, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, salt, and chilies; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Decrease heat to low & simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, occasionally skimming off any fat that rises to the surface.
• Add lemon zest to the broth.
• Add all vegetables and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Add the chorizo and simmer for 13 more minutes, occasionally skimming the surface of the soup.
• Add the parsley.
• Ladle into bowls and serve with mustard on the side for dipping the meat and vegetables into.

NATIONAL STEW OF ARGENTINE (PUCHERO)

Steps:

• Take a large pot and half-fill it with boiling salted water.
• Put in the beef, fowl, and calf's foot, bring to a boil and skim.
• Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Now add everything else, add more water if necessary and simmer till the vegetables are tender.
• Seve in 3 dishes-one for the meat, one for the vegetables and one for the soup.