Ají de Gallina

Full recipe in The Ultimate Peruvian Classics ↓

Ají de gallina is pure Peruvian comfort: tender shredded chicken in a silky, golden sauce made with ají amarillo.

I love it served over white rice with potatoes, a few olives and a boiled egg, just the way it’s done at home in Peru.

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The Ultimate Peruvian Classics

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What’s inside: Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Ají de Gallina, Arroz Chaufa, Arroz con Pato, Arroz Tapado, Tallarines Rojos, Tallarines a la Huancaína, Papa Rellena, Empanadas, Tamales & Humitas, Caldo de Gallina, Chupe de Camarones, plus bonus Pollo a la Brasa, Pollo al Horno and Anticuchos.

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The five recipes in Peru at Home: Ocopa (sauce and starter), Vainitas Salteadas (stir-fry), Spaghetti Saltado (main dish), Quinoa Pesto (main dish) and Arroz con Leche (dessert)