The Cochabamban Picana is a delicious traditional Bolivian dish, especially popular during Christmas in the Cochabamba region. It is prepared with beef, pork, chicken, and various vegetables, creating an aromatic and comforting broth.
The Cochabamban Picana is a traditional Bolivian dish that stands out for its unique flavor and rich, comforting ingredients.
Bolivian families typically enjoy this delicious soup during special celebrations and family gatherings.
Each spoonful of Cochabamban Picana offers an explosion of flavors sure to delight all diners.
Cochabamban Picana
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Chicken
1 kilogram of Beef brisket
1 Lamb leg
½ pound of Soaked tunta
½ pound of Potato
4 Corn on the cob
4 Chopped carrots
2 Chopped turnips
2 Sprigs of parsley and celery
3 Bay leaves
2 tablespoons of Ground red chili
4 Small onions
1 cup of White wine
1 cup of Beer
¼ teaspoon of Whole black pepper
1 Locoto (hot pepper)
4 Olives
7 Grapes raisins per person
¼ teaspoon of Oregano
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : First, it is necessary to cook the beef in a pot with water and salt until tender.
Step 2 : Once ready, add the lamb and chicken, which have been previously washed.
Step 3 : Next, incorporate the roasted chili, carrot, turnip, and onion.
Step 4 : Season the mixture with whole pepper, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, celery, red pepper, and salt to taste.
Step 5 : Then, add the peeled potato and let it cook until ready.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, in another pot, boil the four cobs of corn with a little anise, salt, and sugar if a sweeter flavor is desired.
Step 7 : On the other hand, the tunta, after being soaked and peeled, are lightly cut in half and filled with a slice of cheese for each.
Step 8 : These tunta are cooked in vapor.
Step 9 : Once the seasoned meats and vegetables are cooked, add wine and beer to the pot to enhance the flavor.
Step 10 : Sprinkle with oregano and let the preparation boil for about 10 minutes.
Step 11 : To serve, place the meats on a deep plate along with the vegetables, potatoes, and broth.
Step 12 : The tunta and corn cobs are served on a separate platter.
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