What is ajiaco?

Ajiaco is a type of Colombian soup that projects different types of potatoes and a number of other ingredients. Other best ingredients in this bowl include chicken, local herbs and local corn varieties. There are other types of Ajico, which are widely cooked in other Latin American food companies, but according to many chefs who are familiar with world cuisine, Colombian type prevails.

As a general soup, this meal comes in several varieties. Among the most popular is Ajiaco Bogotan is commonly recognized by professional chefs as the most common. This type of soup is also called ajiaco santafereno. It includes the above components together with the local herb called Guascas.

In bogotan and some similar versions of this bowl, the whole chicken in the storage together with potatoes, corn and other ingredients. During the cooking process, the chef often pulls whole pieces of chicken out of the soup and then removes the skin, bones and other undesirable parts. The chef can then cut these pieces tosmaller pieces and put them back in the pot to continue cooking.

Cooking note for AjiACO best regards the types of corn that can be used. Some sweet varieties of corn are tender and do not require much cooking. Harder corn, which is traditionally used in this bowl, may require a longer cooking time and should be cooked throughout the boiling. With this process, cutting the core from the ear can help.

Some chefs complement the flavors of this food by adding spices and herbs. Salt and pepper can be added and the chef can also add dried pepper flakes or other powder spices. Some green herbs such as Bay leaves and Cilantro can also be added, although many chefs like to offer coriander and onion mixture. Other supplement for Ajiaco include rice or slices of avocado.

This ethnic meal is a known comfortable meal in the area of ​​origin, but while cooking, the chefs couldIje as part of an international or cosmopolitan menu specified by the tastes of the region. Ajiaco can also be used in cooking "Fusion", which combines traditional flavors with new and innovative presentations. Take a look at this meal in restaurants that have elements of Latin American cuisine around the world.

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