Chicken broth is a typical dish of Guatemalan cuisine. It is usually served with vegetables, rice, and corn tortillas, and the chicken is pre-cooked to enhance its flavor. We can't forget the drops of lemon at the end, as they give a special touch to the broth.
The combination of fresh ingredients such as vegetables, rice, and corn tortillas, along with previously roasted chicken, make up an exquisite and comforting flavor.
The drops of lemon at the end enhance the flavors, adding a distinctive touch to this traditional Guatemalan recipe.
Chicken broth
Ingredients
1 Whole chicken
3 liters of Water
1 pound of Potatoes
2 Small tender squash
3 Large tomatoes
1 Medium onion
6 Large garlic cloves
1 Bunch of onion stems
12 Sprigs of mint
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large pot, boil a bunch of tied onion stems, a whole onion, peeled garlic cloves, and tomatoes halved in 3 liters of water.
Step 2 : Once it boils, add the whole and clean chicken, cook with enough salt for three and a half hours.
Step 3 : Check the chicken meat from time to time to make sure it is well cooked.
Step 4 : Add the potatoes and squash in pieces to the broth 30 minutes before the cooking ends.
Step 5 : Add the mint at the end.
Step 6 : Cut the chicken into large pieces and roast it over coals, on a grill, or sauté in oil.
Step 7 : Place a piece on each plate when serving.
Step 8 : Serve the broth with garnishes such as avocado, spicy chili, bitter orange, and rice.
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