Cazuela De Ave Chilean Chicken Stew Recipes

RECIPE: THE NATIONAL DISH OF CHILE - CAZUELA DE AVE

Steps:

• If you bought a chicken with the skin on, first you must take a knife, skin it and trim off any excess of fat. This will save you from needing to remove the fat from your chicken stock later on.
• Add the skinned chicken pieces and 3 litres of water to a large stock pot.
• Turn the burner on low to medium heat and cover the chicken and water with a lid. Cook the chicken for about 30-40 minutes, keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesn't come to a hard boil. If it starts to boil, move the lid slightly to the side of the pot. Keep the lid on, entirely or partially, during the entire process.
• While the chicken is cooking, peel and chop the carrots, onion, garlic, coriander, squash and potatoes.
• Once the chicken is close to being done, around 30 minutes, you should have a nice chicken stock in the pot. Add all chopped carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, a small pinch of chopped coriander, salt, pepper and a pinch of paprika (if you desire) into the pot with the chicken and stock. Crumble your cube of chicken bouillon into the pot.
• There is no need to stir anything at any time. Just make sure that all of your ingredients are completely submerged into the chicken stock.
• After about 8 minutes, the carrots should start to soften. This can be tested by piercing one with a knife or fork. If it enters the carrot easily, it is ready.
• Now add the chopped squash and potatoes. Again, make sure that they are submerged into the stock but don't stir. Now is also a good time to do a little taste test of the chicken stock to check if more salt or pepper is needed.
• Cut the corncobs into 5-6 cm long chunks
• After 8-10 minutes, test the squash and potatoes with a knife or fork. If they are starting to get soft, it is time to add the rice and pieces of corncob.
• The rice and corn should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The rice should be soft.
• To serve, put one chicken quarter into each bowl. Add to that some vegetables and rice, then ladle some of that delicious broth overtop it all. Garnish with a pinch of coriander. For a traditional food experience, serve them up in clay pots like the Chileans do!

CAZUELA- CHILEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, place chicken, squash, potatoes, corn, carrots and broth; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
• Serve over rice in a shallow soup bowl; pass hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and cilantro or parsley.

CAZUELA DE VACA (BEEF AND PUMPKIN STEW)

Steps:

• Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

CHILEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine chicken and onion. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, skimming as necessary, for 30 minutes.
• Add potatoes, rice, pumpkin, and corn, and additional water to cover, if necessary. Stir well to combine. Cover, and simmer until chicken, rice, and vegetables are almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in beans, and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes more. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

ARGENTINE CHICKEN STEW (CAZUELA GAUCHO)

Steps:

• Heat some oil in a Dutch oven.
• Dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour.
• Saute the chicken until golden brown on all sides.
• Remove chicken and set aside.
• If necessary, add additional oil to the pan and saute the carrots, parsnips, potatoes and squash until golden brown.
• Remove vegetables and set aside.
• Saute onions until limp and translucent.
• Near the end of the onions' cooking time, add the garlic and paprika and saute 2-3 minutes.
• Return chicken and sauteed vegetables to the pan.
• Add bay leaf, white wine, salt and pepper and chicken stock to barely cover the stew.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Cook for 20 minutes and add barley and corn cob slices.
• Cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
• Add green beans and thawed peas and cook for 10 additional minutes.
• Beat the egg.
• Add a little of the hot liquid from the pan and beat the egg vigorously.
• Add the egg to the pot and stir.
• Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Taste the stew and correct the seasoning, if necessary.
• Serve the stew in soup plates or deep dinner plates with a rim.

CAZUELA

Steps:

• In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, place the chicken, squash, potatoes, corn, carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender. , Serve over rice in a shallow soup bowl. Serve with hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper and cilantro or parsley.