Ajiaco

Description

Ajiaco - Authentic recipe from Colombia. Ready in 80 min. Try it now!

1. 1

   Cook 500 g chicken in 1 liter of water with 1 onion and garlic to make a broth (30 min.). Remove the chicken, shred it, and set the broth aside.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Ajiaco is the iconic soup of Bogotá (Colombia) — chicken, three varieties of potatoes, corn on the cob, and the unique herb guascas. Served with capers and cream. A national dish.

2. 2

   Add 300 g of potatoes (ideally three varieties, including Papa Criolla which breaks down and thickens the broth) and 200 g of corn on the cob (cut into pieces) to the broth. Add 10 g of guascas.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Three varieties of potato are traditional: one that falls apart (thickening the soup) and one that stays firm. Papa Criolla (yellow Colombian potato) is typical. Guascas is THE essential herb.

3. 3

   Simmer for 20–30 minutes until the potatoes have partially broken down and the soup is thick and creamy. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Serve with 100 g cream, capers, and avocado.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Ajiaco is finished at the table with cream, capers, and avocado slices — each person adds to their own taste. The rich, herb-infused soup is the hallmark of Bogotá.