Peruvian Sancochado is a traditional dish from Peru’s criolla cuisine, made with beef, chicken, tubers, and vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Lima, especially during colder months. At our catering service, sancochado peruano 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
- 500 g beef (flank or ribs)
- 500 g chicken (pieces)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium yucca (peeled and cubed)
- 1 corn cob (cut into slices)
- 1 large carrot (sliced)
- 1 small cabbage (cut into pieces)
- 1 turnip (optional, sliced)
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 large white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the broth
- Place beef and chicken in a large pot.
- Add enough water, onion, garlic, and celery.
- Cook over medium heat for 1 hour until meats are tender.
- Add tubers and vegetables
- Add potatoes, yucca, corn, carrot, and turnip.
- Cook for 30 more minutes until tender.
- Add cabbage and season
- Add cabbage and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Cook for 15 more minutes.
- Serve
- Serve sancochado hot in deep bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Pair with white rice and Peruvian chili sauce.
Peruvian Sancochado is more than just a soup—it’s tradition, abundance, and 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 Peruvian sancochado win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
