Indio Viejo is a typical Nicaraguan dish that combines the flavor of chicken with a dough made from corn tortillas, tomato, onion, and annatto. An explosion of flavors in every bite.
Indio Viejo is a traditional Nicaraguan recipe that blends the taste of chicken with a dough made from corn tortillas, tomato, onion, and annatto.
It is a dish full of history and tradition, perfect for sharing with family.
Indio Viejo
Ingredients
1 Whole chicken
¼ cup of Orange juice
¼ cup of Sour orange juice
½ cup of Chopped onion
2 Chopped garlic cloves
1 Chopped green chili
Sprigs of peppermint
2 Ripe plantains
4 tablespoons of Yellow butter
10 Corn tortillas in pieces
½ cup of Chopped onion
12 Crushed garlic cloves
1 Red morrón chili
1 tablespoon of Annatto
4 Tomatoes
Chicken broth
Preparation
Step 1 : The whole chicken is cooked with onion, green chili, garlic, and salt, then shredded.
Step 2 : Meanwhile, blend red morrón chili, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, tomato, annatto, and tortillas until a thick porridge-like consistency is achieved.
Step 3 : In a skillet with Yellow Butter, sauté onion, green chili, and garlic.
Step 4 : When the onion is transparent, add the shredded chicken and mix.
Step 5 : Then, add the previously blended mixture.
Step 6 : Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 7 : Add the sprigs of peppermint, sour orange juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper.
Step 8 : Finally, the dish is ready to serve.
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