The Rooster in chicha is a traditional dish from the eastern region in Jutiapa. The preparation process includes fermenting the chicha and cooking the rooster in a mixture of intense flavors like pineapple, tamarind, and spices.
The recipe for Traditional Chicha Rooster offers a unique gastronomic experience, blending flavors and aromas of Latin American cuisine.
The combination of fresh ingredients and traditional spices creates a dish full of flavor and tradition. Once prepared, this dish becomes a feast to share with family or friends.
Traditional Chicha Rooster
Ingredients
5 liters of Water
1 Dark panela
1 Pineapple
1 pound of Nance
1 pound of Tamarind
1 Cinnamon stick
10 Peppercorns
10 Cloves
¼ Tamarind liquor
1 Young rooster
3 tablespoons of Vegetable oil
1 Sprig of thyme
6 Bay leaves
10 Tomatoes
1 White onion
3 Cloves of garlic
1 cup of Pitted prunes
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the chicha, start by washing and disinfecting the ingredients and work areas.
Step 2 : Cut the pineapple into pieces, keeping the peel.
Step 3 : Soak the tamarind in some of the water you will use and crush the nances in a container, reserving them for later.
Step 4 : Scrape the panela with a knife and put it in a container, adding the water, tamarind liquor, and the rest of the fruits and spices.
Step 5 : Let the mixture ferment for at least eight days in a cool place.
Step 6 : Then, strain the preparation, discarding the solid ingredients and using only the already fermented liquid.
Step 7 : For the rooster, repeat the process of washing and disinfecting the ingredients and work areas.
Step 8 : Cut the rooster into pieces and brown it in a skillet with oil, sealing each side for two minutes.
Step 9 : Pierce the meat with a knife and put it in a pot with three liters of chicha, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic, cooking for an hour.
Step 10 : Roast the tomatoes, onion, and remaining garlic.
Step 11 : When the rooster is cooked with the chicha, blend the roasted tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
Step 12 : Remove the excess chicha and add the blended vegetables, along with the prunes, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 13 : Serve the rooster with chicha alongside white rice.
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