Ingredients to make Panamanian Sancocho:
- 1 unit of Chicken (about 2kg.)
- 500 grams of Yucca
- 500 grams of Otoe
- 2 units of corn on the cob
- 2 sprigs of coriander
- 1 kilogram of Yam
- 1 unit of Onion
- 1 unit of green chili
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 cloves of minced Garlic
- 2 dessert spoons of oregano
How to make Panamanian Sancocho:
- Cut the hen into pieces and place them in a pot, add about 10 cups of water (or cover the hen with enough water), put it on the fire.
- Lower the heat when it starts to boil.
- Add Otoe, corn, cassava, squash and yams and cook slowly until softened.
- Add the onion, peppers, coriander, garlic and salt, 1 tablespoon of oregano.
- Cook for 10 or 15 minutes more. Turn off the heat and add the other tbsp. of oregano and cover to rest for 10 minutes and serve.
- Note: if you want to cook the vegetables separately, you can.
- This Panamanian sancocho is served with white rice.
