Ingredients

  • 2 red chilies, seeded and cut in large pieces (rocotos)
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 4 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 7 cups beer
  • 3 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut in half
  • 3 1/2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut in pieces (cassava)
  • 4 onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cabbage, cut in pieces
  • 1 sweet red pepper, seeded
  • oregano leaves
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • When working with the rocotos, use gloves and be careful not to wipe your eyes or face. They are very hot!
  • Soak the rocotos in boiling water with lemon juice for half hour. Drain and discard water.
  • Cover bottom of a medium size pan with chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Layers the rest of ingredients: onions, cassava, rocotos, potatoes, cabbage, red pepper and oregano leaves. Repeat layers in the same order. Season each layer with salt and pepper.
  • Pour beer to cover and cook, covered for 40 minutes.
  • Serve with parsley sauce and huancaina sauce.