The Sajta de Gallina is a typical Patagonian dish, enjoyed during festivals and carnivals. Prepared with ingredients like chicken, tunta, potatoes, and a blend of flavors that make it irresistible. A traditional recipe from Bolivian cuisine, full of flavor and tradition. Enjoy it.
To prepare the Sajta de Gallina, it is important to start by soaking the tunta and preparing the potatoes.
Then, various ingredients such as celery, onion, and chili should be cut and chopped.
The chicken is cleaned and added to the mixture along with seasonings like cumin and garlic.
Finally, cook the potatoes and the tunta filled with cheese, prepare a tasty sauce with tomato and onion, and serve everything together to enjoy this exquisite dish.
Sajta de Gallina
Ingredients
1 Chicken
½ kilogram of Fresh cheese
1 ½ kilogram of Large tunta
8 Potatoes
4 Onions
1 Tomato
½ cup of Baby peas
3 tablespoons of Chopped parsley
1 Celery
1 pinch of Salt
Oil
6 Yellow chili pods
1 tablespoon of Whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon of Whole cumin
4 Garlic cloves
Preparation
Step 1 : Two hours before starting the recipe, it is recommended to soak the tunta.
Step 2 : Then, peel and make a cut halfway through the tunta itself.
Step 3 : The potatoes should also be peeled and set aside.
Step 4 : Next, dice the celery and three onions, reserving them for later use.
Step 5 : Wash and remove the seeds from the chili.
Step 6 : On the other hand, cut the chicken, clean it, and remove the viscera.
Step 7 : Reserve the chicken pieces.
Step 8 : In a skillet with oil, fry the onions until translucent.
Step 9 : Then, add the peas, celery, parsley, sauté for a few minutes, and add the yellow chili pods, whole peppercorns, a tablespoon of cumin, and chopped garlic cloves.
Step 10 : Add the chicken pieces to the preparation and cover with water to cook.
Step 11 : Cook the potatoes in salted water, and fill the tunta with cheese and steam them.
Step 12 : To prepare the sauce, dice the tomato and onion, season with oil and salt.
Step 13 : Finally, serve the chicken accompanied by tunta, potatoes, and the sauce.
Step 14 : Pour the cooking juices over the dish and enjoy a delicious meal.
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