El ajiaco with meat It is a very popular and appreciated broth in Chile. It is made with the remains of meat from a roast prepared the day before. It is spectacular and powerful enough to cheer up and comfort the most downhearted, very easy to prepare, which makes it even more attractive.
In many countries, the ajiaco with meat, in each one of them it is given its particular touch by adding ingredients from the corresponding region. In chili, it is added in addition to the meat, potatoes, carrots, onion, paprika, cilantro, pepper, salt and hot chili for people who like it spicy.
As in all recipes, there are differences in the ingredients that are added according to the customs and tastes of the inhabitants of each region of the country. Frequently, the finished dish has a fried egg on top and a touch of herbs, minced meat and spices.
Due to the ingredients used in its preparation, the ajiaco with meat It has a high nutritional content and offers many benefits to the body of those who consume it. In short, it has protein, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other elements such as lycopene, an anticarcinogen contained in red pepper, and the sarcocin that meat contains, which helps to strengthen muscles.
History of the ajiaco dish with meat
It is stated that the ajiaco with meat It has been prepared since ancient times by the indigenous Muiscas tribe, who made it with meat, corn, potatoes, among other local ingredients. After the arrival of the Spanish conquerors who are said to have brought chickens, the ajiaco underwent its first variant, making it with chicken meat.
the plate of ajiaco with meat It was transmitted from generation to generation, and it was undergoing modifications in each part of the world where it has spread. It is an exquisite, revitalizing dish and highly appreciated by those who try it.
El ajiaco with meat It is also prepared in other countries, differing in each one of them by the type of meat that is incorporated and the other additives. The recipes are so different in terms of their resulting flavor that one might even think that they only have the name in common and that it is generally a broth.
In Colombia, ajiaco is currently prepared with chicken, potatoes, milk cream, guascas and capers. In Peru they make a potato ajiaco to which, in addition to the potatoes, they add cubed cheese, evaporated milk and onion. Generally, this preparation is accompanied with rice. In Cuba they generally make it with pork and other ingredients.
Ajiaco with meat recipe
Ingredients
Half a kilo of meat left over from a roast
6 potatoes
Carrots 2
2 onions
1 green or red bell pepper
Cilantro
Garlic
Water or vegetable or meat broth
Oregano, red pepper, cumin, pepper and salt to taste
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Preparation
- The carrots and potatoes are skinned, washed and cut into pieces.
- Cut the onion, paprika, garlic and coriander into small pieces.
- Put the oil in a large pot and fry the onion, garlic, chili pepper and paprika there, the latter can be green or red.
- To the previous sauce, add and integrate the previously chopped meat into moderate pieces, the rest of the seasonings, oregano, red chili pepper, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring so that all the elements are integrated.
- Add approximately 10 cups of water or vegetable or meat broth to the previous sauce, add the pieces of carrots and potatoes.
- The preparation is kept on the fire until the potatoes and carrots are soft.
- When the vegetables are soft, correct the flavors and salt.
- As many eggs are fried as there are diners at the meeting.
- Finally, it is served hot, placing a fried egg on top and decorating it with coriander or chopped parsley.
Tips for making a delicious ajiaco con carne
At the end of cooking the ajiaco con carne you can add 2 beaten eggs and wait a few minutes before serving. This part is done when a fried egg is not added to the finished dish.
Once served on the plate and when the heat has decreased a bit, try sprinkling a little grated Parmesan cheese on the plate and try. You will be hooked with this new flavor.
Making a stir-fry with the meat and seasonings, onion, garlic, paprika, among others, enhances the flavors of the dish.
The dish becomes even richer in flavor and nutrients if leftover sausage from the roast from the day before is added.
In the elaboration of the ajiaco, the meat can be replaced by pork or chicken meat.
Did you know ….?
- the plate of ajiaco with meat It is rich in proteins, which provide a series of essential elements, vitamins, and minerals that abundantly benefit the muscles and the whole organism.
- El ajiaco with meat Containing potatoes ensures that the fiber it contains benefits the functioning of the digestive system and carbohydrates are transformed by the body into energy. It also provides vitamins: C, B3, B1 and B6, as well as minerals, among others, phosphorus and magnesium.
- The carrot present in the ajiaco with meat It provides vitamin A which is very important for vision health, it contains fiber which favors digestive processes, due to its phosphorus content, it prevents exhaustion, diuretic properties are attributed to it, so it prevents fluid retention, decreasing the inflammatory processes, exercises control over anxiety and takes care of the immune system.
- The red paprika seasoning present in the ajiaco with meat It is rich in vitamin C, and A whose combination enhances its antioxidant power, eye care and helps iron absorption. It also contains vitamin B6, which helps in the proper functioning of brain processes related to memory, it also contains folic acid, zinc, magnesium and potassium. They contain lycopene to which anticancer properties are attributed.
