Ají de Gallina: The Peruvian Classic

🇵🇪 Ají de Gallina - The Peruvian Classic

Ají de Gallina is one of the most beloved dishes in Peruvian cuisine. This creamy dish combines shredded chicken with a delicious yellow chili pepper sauce that everyone loves.

📦 MAIN INGREDIENTS (Available in our kit)

✨ INGREDIENTS IN OUR KIT:

• 🧄 Sibarita Garlic Paste 250g - Available in our store!
• 🌿 Ajinomoto 100g - Available in our store!
• 🌶️ Sibarita Amarillin Doypack 250g - Available in our store!

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🍗 OTHER NECESSARY INGREDIENTS:

• 1 kg of chicken breast
• 1 large chopped onion
• 200g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 can of evaporated milk (400ml)
• 8 slices of crustless sandwich bread
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup ground walnuts
• Vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked yellow potatoes
• White rice
• Olives and hard-boiled eggs for decoration

👨🍳 STEP-BY-STEP PREPARATION:

Step 1: Cook the chicken

Cook the chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through (approximately 25-30 minutes). Let cool and shred finely with your hands or two forks.

Step 2: Prepare the dressing

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté the chopped onion with 2 tablespoons of Sibarita garlic paste until translucent.

Step 3: Add the yellow chili pepper

Add 3 tablespoons of Sibarita Amarillin and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to release its flavor.

Step 4: Prepare the creamy base

Soak the bread in the evaporated milk until softened. Blend with the chicken broth and ground walnuts until smooth.

Step 5: Incorporate the cream

Pour the blended mixture into the dressing and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Step 6: Add the cheese

Add the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, mixing well until it is completely melted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of MSG.

Step 7: Add the chicken

Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix well. Cook for 10 more minutes over low heat until thickened.

Step 8: Serve

Serve over white rice, accompanied by boiled yellow potatoes. Garnish with black olives and slices of hard-boiled egg.

💡 CHEF'S SECRETS:

• 🌶️ Sibarita Amarillin: Gives the characteristic golden color and authentic flavor
• 🧄 Sibarita Garlic Paste: Adds depth of flavor to the dressing
• 🧂 Ajinomoto: Enhances all the flavors of the creamy sauce
• 🍞 Sliced ​​bread: It's essential for the perfect creamy texture
• 🧀 Parmesan cheese: Adds creaminess and umami flavor
• 🥜 Walnuts: They give body and a special touch to the sauce
• 🔥 Consistency: It should be creamy but not too runny
• ❄️ Extra tip: It tastes even better the next day when the flavors meld together

Enjoy this classic of Peruvian cuisine in the comfort of your own home!