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Ajiaco
Simmer chicken, onion, garlic, bay and salt 35 minutes. Lift the chicken, shred, discard bones.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Ajiaco take?
1 hr 30 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr 10 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 6 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?
No chilli.
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 Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Three potato varieties → One floury, one waxy. Still ajiaco-shaped. Papas criollas are the missing silk.
Any tips from this recipe?
Guasca (dried) is the Bogotá herb if an online shop has it. A little oregano is a pale stand-in — say so. The soup should coat a spoon. Mash a few potatoes in the pot if it is thin.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.