Ají de gallina
Ají de gallina is Peruvian chicken stew. The dish is considered a type of Peruvian comfort food, comprising chicken cooked with yellow chili peppers, walnuts, spices, garlic, and turmeric. The dish uses aji amarillo peppers, which are yellow, mildly spicy peppers. It's served with boiled potatoes, rice and black olives.[2]
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| Type | Stew |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Peru |
| Associated national cuisine | Peruvian |
| Invented | 16th century[1] |
| Main ingredients | Chicken |
| Ingredients generally used | Turmeric |
| Variations | Turkey[1] Canned tuna[1] |
It is believed to have been introduced in 16th century Peru by African slaves brought to Peru by the Spanish. It was created using leftover chicken and potatoes.[1] Other variants include using turkey or canned tuna.[1]
See also
References
- Scattergood, Amy (24 June 2010). "A Recipe From the Chef: Ricardo Zarate's Aji de Gallina". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Aji de Gallina: Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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