CHILEAN CASSEROLE

The casserole is one of the most emblematic dishes of Chilean gastronomy, which has been eaten throughout the entire national territory for hundreds of years, so it is a fully-fledged traditional recipe, and it can be both with chicken and lamb, pork or, in this case, beef. 

There are numerous ways to make Chilean casserole, since in each of the homes it is cooked in a different way and always following the steps that have been transmitted from generation to generation. A recipe of humble origin with a delicious result that has become a reference in Chilean cuisine.

Ingredients 

• 6 chicken thighs 
• 1 large onion 
• 3 carrots 
• 2 pieces of corn or choclo 
• 1/2 kilo of yellow squash 
• 6 potatoes or potatoes 
• 1 stalk of celery 
• Parsley and fresh coriander Oregano 
• 3 garlic cloves 
• A teaspoon of ground cumin 
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 
• 1/2 red pepper 
• 100 g of round rice 
• 200 g. green beans or beans 
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste of each house) 
• 2 liters of water or chicken broth

Preparation 

1. First we season the chicken with salt, pepper and cumin and brown it in a pot with a little oil, about three minutes on each side. 
2. Reserve the chicken and in the same pot add the onion, paprika and grated carrot, frying until the onion is golden. 
3. Then add the garlic and rice and cook for a minute. 
4. We wash and peel the potatoes. We booked. After this, we add the chicken back to the pot and we also put the potatoes or potatoes, the bell pepper cut into finite juliana, the pumpkin, the celery, the parsley, the oregano and the corn or corn. 
5. Add 3 liters of water and when it starts to boil, lower the heat to a simmer. 
6. We cook everything for about 20 minutes, making sure to remove the foam that comes out to leave the dish softer. 
7. When you have 5 minutes left, add the green beans and cook everything. 
8. We verify that the potato and rice are well cooked and adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
9. My recommendation when serving is to put everything on plates with the chicken, potato, pumpkin and corn, sprinkled with cilantro or fresh parsley to suit each diner. 
10. Normally it is served with a salad and is good as a single dish, be it a hearty soup or stew. 
11. You can also prepare a sauce or pebre with coriander, onion, garlic, tomato and chili, seasoned with salt, lemon oil and a few drops of vinegar, and that each one puts to taste, gives it a delicious touch, with a point spicy that is delicious.

Some people use thin noodles instead of rice, you can also add some tender beans or any other ingredient from the garden. As for the meat, you can use the one you like the most, although I always recommend pieces that have their share of fat, since that will give it much more flavor. On the other hand, and as for the oil, you will have noticed that I do not use it in this recipe, that is because I do not like that the casserole can be too fat.

As always, I hope this post has been helpful and you have increased your cooking knowledge. If you are interested in learning more about the subject, I invite you to see the other posts we have on the subject, surely you will find one that interests you. and let me know which recipe you would like to know.