Sancocho (Dominican chicken and root vegetable stew)
A thick, comforting chicken and root vegetable stew with corn, plantain and plenty of fresh coriander.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.66 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the chicken with the lime juice, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Leave for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large pot and brown the chicken for 8 minutes. Add the onion, pepper, garlic and oregano and cook for 5 minutes.
13 min - 3
Pour in the water, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Add the cassava, plantain, potatoes and corn and simmer for 20 minutes.
20 min - 5
Add the squash and cook for 15 minutes more, until all the vegetables are tender and some squash has dissolved to thicken the broth.
15 min - 6
Stir in most of the coriander and adjust the seasoning. Serve in deep bowls with white rice and avocado if you like.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
