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Description
Chicken Ropa Vieja literally translates as ‘old clothes’ in English. Although the name might not sound appealing, everything else about this recipe screams deliciousness…
The story goes that a poor man went to prepare dinner for his family when he realised he had no food left in the pantry. His love for his family was so great that he took off his clothes and shredded them to make a stew to serve instead! But rest assured, this meal tastes of love, and not of old clothes!
Find the full recipe, story and photo instructions and serving suggestions at lasalsalinglesa.com.
This recipe is (slightly) adapted from My Colombian Recipes, a great site for Colombian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (with bone)
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 1 green pepper (quartered)
- 1 carrot (peeled and thickly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 bay leaf
- sauce (Sofrito)
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (large, seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1 cup chicken broth (from cooking the chicken)
- 3 Tbsp. tomato puree
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/3 cup capers
Directions
- Start by placing the chicken, 1 onion, carrot, green pepper, bay leaf and 4 cloves of garlic in a large plan and add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked
- Take the chicken out of the pan and place in a bowl. Once cool, shred the chicken with your hands by peeling off thin pieces bit-by-bit
- Next make the Sofrito sauce. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and fry the second chopped onion for a couple of minutes before adding the garlic and red pepper. Fry, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, until the peppers and onion have softened. Add the cumin, stir and add the shredded chicken
- Stir in the tomato puree, and then add 1 cup of chicken broth, the capers, and the cooked and season. Place a lid or cover over the frying pan and cook for another 10 minutes, adding more broth if needed and stirring from time-to-time
- Finally, take the lid off and cook for another couple of minutes, check for seasoning before serving.
NutritionView More
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Calories260Calories from Fat80 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat9g14% |
Saturated Fat2g10% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol75mg25% |
Sodium690mg29% |
Potassium920mg26% |
Protein29g |
Calories from Fat80 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate18g6% |
Dietary Fiber4g16% |
Sugars8g |
Vitamin A80% |
Vitamin C120% |
Calcium6% |
Iron8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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