Inchicapi de Gallina is a traditional dish from the Peruvian Amazon, made with free-range chicken, ground peanuts, cassava, and sachaculantro leaves. It is a thick and nutritious soup that reflects the richness of Amazonian cuisine. At our catering service, inchicapi de gallina becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 1 free-range chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup roasted and ground peanuts
- 2 medium cassavas (peeled and cut into pieces)
- 1 green plantain (optional)
- 1 large white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 sprig of fresh sachaculantro
- 3 liters of water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the chicken
- Wash and cut chicken into medium pieces.
- Place in a large pot with 3 liters of water.
- Cook over medium heat for 40 minutes, skimming off any foam.
- Add cassava and plantain
- Add cassava and plantain pieces.
- Cook for another 30 minutes until tender.
- Make the sauce
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic with a little oil.
- Add this sauce to the pot.
- Add peanuts and sachaculantro
- Stir in ground peanuts.
- Add chopped fresh sachaculantro.
- Cook for 15 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve
- Serve inchicapi de gallina hot in deep bowls.
- Accompany with white rice or fried plantain.
Inchicapi de Gallina is more than just soup—it’s tradition, culture, and Amazonian flavor in every spoonful. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let inchicapi de gallina win you over and taste the true flavor of the Peruvian Amazon.
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