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Peruvian ajiaco
Soften onion and garlic in oil. Add aji amarillo if using. Add cubed potato, water and salt. Simmer 20 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Peruvian ajiaco take?
45 min all in — 15 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Aji amarillo → A pinch of turmeric and a mild chilli. Colour without the fruit. Different pot.
Any tips from this recipe?
Huacatay paste from a Latin grocer is the Andean mint. Regular mint is a pale cousin — say so. A piece of leftover chicken is allowed. It then leans toward the other ajiaco.
Can I prepare this ahead?
A piece of leftover chicken is allowed. It then leans toward the other ajiaco.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.