Peruvian ~ CHICKEN CAU CAU

CHICKEN CAU CAU

Ingredients :

1.2 lb (1/2 k) chicken breasts, boned, skinless, diced
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 medium size onions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 fresh yellow aji (chili) seedless and deveined, blended
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ cup chicken broth
2 cups potato, peeled, diced
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons chopped sweet mint
Salt
Pepper
Pinch of ground cumin

Preparation:

Heat oil in a medium size saucepan, add onion and sauté over medium heat until soft and tender. Add in garlic, blended aji and turmeric, mix and cook for 1 minute more. Season with salt, pepper and ground cumin and stir in chicken broth, diced chicken and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat until chicken and potatoes are tender.
Add sweet mint, lime juice and correct seasoning.