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Ají de gallina served with coriander and creamy sauce
Velvety yellow chilli chicken stew garnished with fresh coriander.

Ají de Gallina

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
One of Peru's most beloved comfort foods, originally made from leftovers by wealthy families. The sauce's uniqueness comes from the fruity heat of yellow chilli (Ají Amarillo), walnuts and the thickening power of bread soaked in milk. This technique (thickening with bread) is a legacy of medieval Spanish cuisine. The result is a creamy, velvety ragout that crowns rice and potatoes.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Peruvian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Large saucepan
  • Chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Tear bread into pieces and soak in milk for a few minutes until completely soft. Blend until smooth (this is the thickener base).

Tip: Starch in bread and proteins in milk will form the sauce's structure.
2 ✓

Heat oil and sauté finely chopped onion until translucent, then add crushed garlic and chopped chilli (or paste). Fry until oil turns orangey.

Tip: Thorough working of the 'sofrito' (base) gives the dish depth of flavour.
3 ✓

Pour in the milk-bread paste. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

Tip: Careful, milk catches easily; use the wooden spoon constantly!
4 ✓

Stir in cooked, shredded chicken and grated parmesan. Warm through, but do not boil hard.

Tip: Parmesan adds umami and salt, so season carefully afterwards.
5 ✓

Sprinkle generously with fresh coriander before serving. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes and rice.

Recipe FAQ

What can I substitute for Ají Amarillo?
Although unique, a mix of yellow bell pepper and a little chilli comes close.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken breast (cooked, shredded)
  • 2 slices White bread (crustless)
  • 200 ml Milk (or cream for richer taste)
  • 2 pcs Ají amarillo (yellow chilli) or chilli paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 head Onion
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 handful Fresh Coriander