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Egg-free Ají de Gallina, creamy yellow sauce chicken served with rice and potatoes
Velvety Peruvian chicken stew served with boiled potatoes

Egg-free Ají de gallina (Peruvian creamy chicken)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
In the land of the Incas, chilli is not just a spice, but a source of life. This recipe stays true to Peruvian traditions by using bread and walnuts for thickening, creating a rustic yet velvety texture. Made without eggs, it is lighter, allowing the earthy taste of the walnuts to shine through.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Peruvian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Hand blender
  • Pot
  • Frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Nuts (Walnuts)

Instructions

1 ✓

Tear the bread into the milk, let it soak for a few minutes, then blend into a smooth paste.

Tip: This 'bread paste' is the base of the sauce that binds the flavours.
2 ✓

Shred the chicken, and chop the onion and garlic finely.

Tip: Shredded meat texture absorbs the sauce better than cubed meat.
3 ✓

Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the chilli paste and turmeric, and continue to fry.

Tip: Turmeric adds not only flavour but also a vibrant yellow colour to the dish.
4 ✓

Pour in the milky bread paste and cook while stirring until it thickens.

Tip: Be patient, cook on low heat so it doesn't catch (heat accumulation).
5 ✓

Stir in the chicken, walnuts, and cheese. Bring to a boil together.

Tip: The oil content of the walnuts adds extra creaminess, and the cheese adds umami (savouriness).
6 ✓

Serve piled onto sliced boiled potatoes, accompanied by rice.

Tip: Double carbs (rice + potato) are typical for Peruvian serving.

Recipe FAQ

What bread should I use?
Any white bread, roll or even sliced loaf will do. Cut off the crust so the sauce keeps its beautiful yellow colour.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Boiled chicken breast
  • 100 g White bread (crust removed)
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 2 tbsp Yellow chilli paste (Ají Amarillo)
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 30 g Walnuts (ground)
  • 30 g Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 whole Boiled potatoes (side dish)
  • 200 g Cooked rice (side dish)