SECO DE POLLO( Ecuadorian chicken stew )
1kg chicken, cleaned and cut
4-6 tsp of Dry rub( salt, pepper, cumin powder, paprika)
3-4 tbsp of achiote oil ( substitute it with oil with paprika)
2-3 tomatoes, cut
1onion, cut into chunks
Cilantro or coriander, chopped
4-6 cloves of garlic
1-1.5 cups of beer ( not dark)
½ cup Naranjilla fruit juice ( substitute with a mix of orange juice and lemon juice)
2-3 tsp of Aji pepper Seco( mix onion powder, chilli powder, achiote PWD, rice powder and salt )
INSTRUCTIONS
MARINATE chicken with the dry rub for 30-45 mins
Grind together onion, tomatoes, garlic, coriander leaves and bell peppers into a purée
Heat Achiote oil in a pan
Add onion, garlic ,bell pepper , coriander stems and fry for few mins
Add chicken and fry for few mins until slightly browned on all sides
Now add the ground onion purée
Add aji seco powder and salt
Add orange juice,beer and simmer on low flame for almost an hour
You can add potatoes half way if desired
Add coriander leaves and cook until gravy thickens
That’s it , your easy Ecuadorian chicken stew is ready
Serve hot with Avocado, fried plantains salad and yellow rice ( I’ve served it with fried sweet potatoes)
Enjoy!
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