Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Ajiaco ~ Addimu for Oya and Eggun

~ A large meal with diverse ingredients..perfect for Oya or to serve Eggun ~
Ingredients:
-1 whole pork head
-1/2 kg of meat
-1/2 kg chicken
-2 ears corn, cut in fourths
-1 lb yellow taro root, peeled, cut in chunks (malanga, found in Latin grocery stores)
-1 lb yucca root, cut in chunks (cassave, fresh or frozen)
-1 lb sweet potato, peeled & cut in chunks (boniato, not yam)
-1 lb fresh pumpkin, peeled & cut in chunks (calabaza)
-1/2 lb white taro root, peeled & cut in chunks (name, found in Latin grocery stores)
-1/2 lb grey taro root, peeled, cut in chunks (guaqui)
-2 ripe plantains, peeled and cut in chunks
Procedure:
~In a pot put enough water to boil the vegetables or biandas. When they are soft add the pig's head and the shredded chicken to make a soup consistency, neither too thick nor too thin.
~Usually served in clay pot large enough to place the pig's head properly.
P.S If you are planning to serve Eggun, it is said best not to use salt.

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