Inchicapi
Peruvian

Inchicapi

Inchicapi is a creamy, savory chicken soup enriched with peanuts, yuca, and the vibrant flavors of sacha culantro.

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

Originating from the Peruvian Amazon, inchicapi is a testament to the region's rich biodiversity, where indigenous culinary practices utilize local ingredients like peanuts and sacha culantro.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Boil chicken with garlic and onion until tender.

  2. 2

    Blend peanuts with water to create a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Add peanut paste, chopped yuca, and corn to the chicken broth.

  4. 4

    Simmer until the yuca is soft and the flavors meld together.

  5. 5

    Finish by adding sacha culantro, cilantro, and aji charapita, then season with salt.

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