Vida Recetas Editorial
Charquican is a traditional Chilean stew originally made with charqui (dried meat), but today we present a modern and accessible version: chicken charquican. This comforting dish combines potatoes, pumpkin, corn, and green beans in a creamy and flavorful mixture, ideal for a family lunch or for those looking for a complete and nutritious meal.
Originating from central and southern Chile, charquican has earned a place on the table of many households due to its simplicity and versatility. In this recipe, chicken provides lean protein, while the vegetables and the sofrito of onion, garlic, and spices like paprika and cumin create a deep and aromatic flavor. It is perfect for those seeking an economical and easy-to-prepare option without sacrificing traditional taste.
You can serve it with fried eggs and fresh cilantro, as is commonly done, or accompany it with a light salad. If you want to vary, you can substitute the chicken with beef or even make it vegetarian. Go ahead and prepare this Chilean classic in your kitchen!
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Chop the onion and garlic very small, and start a stir-fry in the pot with these two ingredients and two tablespoons of oil. Wait about 3 minutes for them to brown together and release their delicious aromas and season with salt, paprika, cumin and oregano. Stir a little and add the minced chicken in medium cubes. Cook for 5 minutes and stir occasionally over medium-high heat.
Peel and chop potatoes and squash into medium sized cubes of the same size, add the potatoes to the pot first, sauté for 3 minutes and add the pumpkin. Stir and sauté for 5 more minutes and add boiling water until all the ingredients are covered. Cook for 12 minutes and stir from time to time, if there is no water, add little by little.
After the minutes of cooking, add the frozen corn and beans and mix well, crush the potatoes and pumpkin with the wooden spoon and if everything is already soft, cook for 5 more minutes, turn off the heat and set aside.
Finally, starting to fry the eggs as a side dish, it is a classic of classics to eat charquican with fried eggs.
Serve the charquicán in a deep plate and top with a fried egg and fresh chopped cilantro.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
