Sancocho Panameño

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 ears corn, cut into chunks
• 2 yuca roots, peeled and cubed
• 2 ñame (yam) or potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 culantro sprig (or cilantro)
• 1 aji dulce pepper, minced
• 8 cups water or chicken stock
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• White rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Place chicken pieces in a large pot with onion, garlic, aji dulce, and water.
2. 2Bring to a boil, skim foam, then simmer 30 minutes.
3. 3Add corn, yuca, and ñame, and simmer 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. 4Stir in culantro during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Serve hot in bowls with plenty of broth, alongside white rice.

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