Sancocho
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken
- 2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 lb yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (optional)
- 2 large plantains, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices (not too ripe)
- 1 bunch green onion, coarsely chopped (white part only)
- 3 carrots, scrubbed and cut into bite size pieces
- 3 ears corn, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (leaves and stems) or 1 leaf panamanian cilantro
- water or chicken broth
- salt & pepper
- Put all ingredients except salt, pepper, and corn in a large soup or stock pot.
- Add enough water or chicken broth to cover.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove chicken, discard skin, and peel meat from the bones.
- Break the meat into fairly large pieces and return to the pot.
- Add corn, salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes longer.
chicken, yucca root, yam, plantains, green onion, carrots, corn, cilantro, water, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sancocho-5480 (may not work)