The Chuquisaca Picana is a traditional Bolivian dish, cooked with patience and love. With a unique blend of flavors and aromas, this stew includes meats, vegetables, potatoes, corn, and tunta filled with cheese. A true feast to share during Christmas or New Year's. A unique delight from the Chuquisaca region.
In the kitchen, the process of preparing Chuquisaca Picana is an entire experience, where aromas and flavors blend harmoniously.
The meat is slowly cooked together with vegetables and seasonings, creating a delicious and comforting stew.
When served, each ingredient is enjoyed in its fullness, offering an explosion of traditional flavors.
Chuquisaca Picana
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Chicken
1 kilogram of Beef breast
1 Lamb back
1 Medium fresh cheese
1 ½ pound of Soaked and peeled tunta
4 Large potatoes
¼ pound of Pumpkin
3 Carrots
1 Turnip
2 Sprigs of parsley and celery
3 Bay leaves
4 Green chilis
1 Onion
1 cup of Wine
1 cup of Beer
½ teaspoon of Whole white pepper
2 tablespoons of Whole red pepper
½ teaspoon of Crushed oregano
1 teaspoon of Anise
1 tablespoon of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pressure cooker with one and a half liters of boiling water, cook the breast for an hour until tender.
Step 2 : Then add the lamb and chicken.
Step 3 : While the meats cook, season them with roasted green chili, carrot, turnip, pumpkin, and onion.
Step 4 : Add pepper, bay leaves, parsley, whole celery, red pepper, and salt to taste.
Step 5 : When the meats are halfway cooked, add the whole potatoes to the pot.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, in a separate pot with hot water, cook the corn with the husk wrapped in cloth and a little sugar.
Step 7 : Two hours before, soak the tunta in warm water to soften it, peel and wash it, then fill it with cheese.
Step 8 : Cook it over a colander with steam from hot water.
Step 9 : Once the potatoes and meats are ready, add wine and beer, sprinkle with oregano, and let it boil.
Step 10 : To serve, place in a deep dish the meats with vegetables, two potatoes, and broth.
Step 11 : The tunta and corn are served separately on a platter.
Step 12 : You can also accompany with cheese and llajwa if desired.
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