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Nutritional Values
520kcal
40gProtein
50gCarbs
15gFat
8gFibre
500 gServing
* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.
Sancocho de Gallina
How to order / say it
Say it
Sancocho de Gallina — [San-ko-choh day Gah-yee-nah]
Order
I'd like a bowl of Sancocho de Gallina, please.
Locally
Me gustaría un plato de Sancocho de Gallina, por favor.
Say locally
A hearty chicken soup with plantains, yucca, and corn.
Why try it?
Deeply rooted in Colombian tradition, especially in the coastal areas, this dish is often enjoyed as a communal meal that brings family and friends together.
How it tastes
A savory broth filled with tender pieces of chicken, earthy root vegetables, and sweet corn, creating a comforting, homely flavor with every spoonful.
Origin & History — first documented: 1830
Sancocho is believed to have indigenous origins mixed with Spanish influences, cemented as a staple meal in Colombian culture by the early 19th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g chicken pieces
- 🥕 200 g green plantain
- 🥕 200 g yucca
- 🥕 200 g corn on the cob
- 🌿 10 g cilantro
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🧄 10 g garlic cloves
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 5 g pepper
Method
- 1 Boil chicken pieces with onion and garlic in a large pot.
- 2 Add plantains, yucca, and corn, cooking until tender.
- 3 Season with salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- 4 Simmer until flavors are well blended, serve hot.
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