The tiú de gallina, a traditional Guatemalan dish, is prepared with care. The combination of flavors from its broth, smoked meat, and fried chili creates a unique culinary experience to enjoy on special celebrations in Alta Verapaz.
The delicious Tiú de gallina is prepared with a unique blend of spices and herbs, creating a tasty thick broth that is perfect for enjoying on cool days. This traditional recipe captivates those seeking authentic and comforting flavors in every bite.
The Tiú de gallina, with its carefully selected ingredients and slow cooking process, is a typical dish that invites you to savor it in the company of loved ones.
Tiú de gallina
Ingredients
1 Country hen
4 liters of Water
1 pound of Tomato
3 Garlic heads
1 pound of Onion
Achiote paste
3 Cloves
1 Cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon of Black pepper
5 Drying tree tomatoes
½ pound of Lard
1 pound of Rice flour
1 pound of Smoked pork
8 ounces of Dry coban chili
1 Garlic head
1 Onion
Samat
1 pinch of Salt
Cilantro
Spearmint
Oil to taste
Preparation
Step 1 : The meat and vegetables are cleaned before starting the preparation.
Step 2 : The chopped hen is placed in a pot and cooked with water, salt, and a head of garlic over medium heat.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, the tomato, onion, garlic, tree tomato (che'pix), cinnamon, pepper, and clove are roasted.
Step 4 : All these roasted ingredients are blended or ground with achiote and finely chopped herbs to make a spice mix, which is seasoned to taste.
Step 5 : Once the hen is cooked, it is removed from heat, and the broth is strained, reserving it.
Step 6 : The rice flour is prepared with a liter of water, dissolved, strained, and added to the broth along with the spice mix that is still on the heat.
Step 7 : It is stirred constantly with a wooden paddle or rubber spatula until thickened.
Step 8 : On the other hand, one onion is finely chopped and double-chiseled and sautéed in lard until golden.
Step 9 : When the spice mix has thickened, remove it from heat, add the lard without the onion, let it boil a few more minutes, and it will be ready.
Step 10 : For the fried chili, the chilies are toasted, the garlic and onion are finely chopped.
Step 11 : Sauté the garlic and onion with a little oil.
Step 12 : Then, blend the chili with a little broth and add it to the sauté.
Step 13 : Add samat and season with salt and pepper.
Step 14 : To serve, place a piece of hen, smoked meat, tiu, pochitos, and chili.
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