Diciembre es un mes familiar, lleno de sorpresas y rica comida, a pesar de estar lejos de mi país, quise traer un poco de mi cultura a Brasil, mis compañeros de trabajo nunca habían probado comida venezolana, estaban encantados y con ganas de aprender a pronunciar el nombre de esta ensalada que para ellos era diferente, me gusta cocinar para otros más que para mí, ver su cara de satisfacción, y sus ganas de más me llena de placer, además pude probar lo que una de mis partes preferidas del plato navideño venezolana, la ensalada de gallina, o en este caso de pollo, es tradición, es sabor venezolano, es increíble lo fácil que es su preparación considerando su grandioso sabor, sigue leyendo para conocer más de la receta.
December is a family month, full of surprises and delicious food. Despite being far from my country, I wanted to bring a little bit of my culture to Brazil. My coworkers had never tried Venezuelan food before, and they were delighted and eager to learn how to pronounce the name of this salad, which was different for them. I like cooking for others more than for myself. Seeing their satisfied faces and their desire for more fills me with pleasure. I was also able to try one of my favorite parts of the Venezuelan Christmas dish, the chicken salad, or in this case, chicken salad. It's a tradition, it's a Venezuelan flavor, and it's amazing how easy it is to prepare considering its great taste. Keep reading to learn more about the recipe.
INGREDIENTES:
INGREDIENTS:
500 gr de pechuga de pollo, 5 papas grandes, 4 zanahoria medianas, 1 lata de maíz dulce, 1 lata de guisantes, mayonesa, mostaza, perejil, 4 hojas de laurel, 1/2 cebolla, orégano, sal, comino, pimienta, agua suficiente.
500 g chicken breast, 5 large potatoes, 4 medium carrots, 1 can sweet corn, 1 can peas, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, 4 bay leaves, 1/2 onion, oregano, salt, cumin, pepper, enough water.
PASO A PASO:
STEP BY STEP:
Lo primero que vamos a cocinar es el pollo, debemos hervir el pollo junto a media cebolla, las hojas de laurel, 1/2 cucharadas de sal, orégano, comino y pimienta al gusto, también coloquen un ramo de perejil, el pollo debe tener mucho sabor, en otra olla coloquen las zanahorias y papas bien lavadas con suficiente agua, cocinen el pollo durante 20 minutos en olla de presión, y en olla normal hasta no tener sangre, las verduras se cocinan hasta estar suaves.
The first thing we are going to cook is the chicken. We must boil the chicken together with half an onion, bay leaves, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, oregano, cumin, and pepper to taste. Also add a bunch of parsley. The chicken should be very flavorful. In another pot, place the carrots and potatoes, well washed, with enough water. Cook the chicken for 20 minutes in a pressure cooker, or in a normal pot until there is no blood. Cook the vegetables until they are soft.
Al estar listo el pollo lo vamos a deshebrar, tengan en cuenta dejar enfriar, además cortaremos las zanahorias y papas en pequeños cuadritos.
Once the chicken is ready, shred it, making sure to let it cool. Cut the carrots and potatoes into small cubes.
Coloquen tods los ingredientes previamente cocidos en una olla de buen tamaño, ahora añadimos mayonesa al gusto, debemos lograr que la ensalada este cremosa, pero no en exceso, añadan 1 cucharada de mostaza, la lata de maíz, y la lata de guisantes, condimento con sal, el pollo ya tiene mucho sabor entonces no debemos excedernos.
Place all the previously cooked ingredients in a large pot, then add mayonnaise to taste. The salad should be creamy, but not overly so. Add 1 tablespoon of mustard, the can of corn, and the can of peas. Season with salt, but be careful not to add too much, as the chicken is already very flavorful.
Finalmente mezclamos todo hasta que los ingredientes se incorporen perfectamente, decoramos con un poco de perejil bien picado.
Finally, mix everything together until the ingredients are thoroughly combined, then garnish with a little finely chopped parsley.
Every culture has its charm, but you can't deny that this Venezuelan Christmas dish is one of the best: simple, uncomplicated, and full of flavor. The touch of mustard adds a subtle but perfect acidity. You can add green apple if you like, which adds freshness. Many people choose to omit this ingredient, but I recommend experimenting—that's what cooking is all about. I hope many people try this recipe. Let me know in the comments if you are already familiar with this dish and what the typical Christmas food is in your country. Thank you for reading.
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