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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Sancocho Boqueteño
How to order / say it
Say it
Sancocho Boqueteño — [Sahn-ko-cho Bo-ke-teh-nyo]
Order
I'd like the Sancocho Boqueteño, please.
Locally
Quisiera el Sancocho Boqueteño, por favor.
Say locally
A hearty chicken and vegetable stew popular in Boquete.
Why try it?
This dish represents the heart of Boquete's communal meals, showcasing the importance of enjoying home-cooked food together in the cool mountain climate.
How it tastes
The stew is rich and hearty with tender chicken, earthy root vegetables, and a hint of sweetness from plantains, all rounded out with fresh cilantro.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Sancocho Boqueteño has roots in the Spanish colonial era of the 19th century. Local adaptations using regional ingredients have made it a beloved dish in Boquete.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g chicken
- 🥕 200 g yucca
- 🥕 2 cobs corn
- 🥕 200 g plantains
- 🌿 20 g cilantro
- 🧄 100 g onion
Method
- 1 Boil the chicken with onions until tender.
- 2 Add yucca, corn, and plantains to the pot.
- 3 Simmer until vegetables are soft, then add cilantro.
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Snack
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