Aji de Gallina

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (4 pounds)
• 1 large onion (1 pound)
• 4 cloves garlic (1/4 ounce)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (1 ounce)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (1 ounce)
• 1 Anaheim chile, seeded and chopped (4 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (1 ounce)
• 1 cup evaporated milk (8 ounces)
• 1 cup chicken stock (8 ounces)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup chopped hard-boiled eggs (2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup raisins (1 ounce)
• 1/4 cup black olives (1 ounce)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 1/2 hours

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
2. Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool. Shred the chicken and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and Anaheim chile. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the aji amarillo paste, evaporated milk, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the shredded chicken, walnuts, eggs, raisins, and black olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Sodium: 750 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 35 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy, savory, and slightly spicy
• Peruvian-inspired with American flavors
• Comforting and flavorful
• Suitable for 8 people

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and perfectly balanced."
• "I loved the addition of the aji amarillo paste, which gave it a nice kick."
• "I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a flavorful and authentic Peruvian meal."
• "This dish was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again!"
• "The only thing I would change is to add a bit more cilantro for a more vibrant flavor."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Aji amarillo paste can be found in most Latin American grocery stores. If you cannot find it, you can substitute with a mild chili paste.
• If you don't have time to simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, you can cook it for a shorter amount of time, but the flavor will not be as developed.
• Serve with boiled potatoes or rice.