Aventura De Asopao (asopao Adventure)
Aventura de Asopao (Asopao Adventure) is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that combines the heartiness of a stew with the flavors of the Caribbean. This savory one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup sofrito
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp sazon seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the sofrito and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the tomato sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, ham, carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and add the sazon seasoning, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the asopao simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Wooden spoon Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Chef's knife Measuring cups and spoons Cooking thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Aventura de Asopao with a side of avocado slices and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Cost
$20