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SANCOCHO DOMINICANO

Sancocho Dominicano is the creme de la creme of Dominican dishes. Just ask any Dominican, and they will tell you that Sancocho is THE dish of the Dominican Republic.

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SANCOCHO DOMINICANO

PREP TIME

COOK TIME

TOTAL TIME

SERVINGS

15 mins

1 hr 30 mins

1 hr 45 mins

4

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Ingredients

- chicken legs - beef ribs - pork ribs - lamb or goat meat - lemons - salt - olive oil - water - yucca - sweet potatoes - green plantain (sliced and grated) - pumpkin  - sausages - corn - black pepper - oregano - cumin - coriander leaves

Is believed that Sancocho has its origins in the Canary Islands. It’s common in many Latin American countries, such as the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Colombia amongst others.

HISTORY OF SANCOCHO DOMINICANO

TIPS FOR MAKING SANCOCHO DOMINICANO

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You can use any type of meat when making Sancocho, however, stay away from meats that are rich in fat. As the dish will cook, the fat will render and rise to the surface.

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HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SANCOCHO DOMINICANO?

Marinate the protein in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and salt for an hour. Sear the meat and add water to bring it to a boil.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SANCOCHO DOMINICANO AND SANCOCHO COLOMBIANO?

The main difference between these two dishes is the fact that the Dominican version has 7 types of meat in it traditionally while the Colombian version does not.

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