Chicken Stew Recipe | Epicurious.com
"Asopao de Pollo Angel Rodriguez of New York, New York, writes: "My family in Puerto Rico used to make this asopao for special occasions or when we needed something to eat while fishing by the river. This dish is made with sofrito, a flavor base in Latin American cooking...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup water
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3 garlic cloves
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
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1/2 teaspoon achiote paste* (sometimes called annatto paste; optional)
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1 (3- to 3 1/2-pounds) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound russet (baking) potatoes (about 2)
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2 cups water
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1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (not dark)
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Hot sauce to taste
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