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Kak-ik recipe
A flavorful chicken soup with rich Mayan spices.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken
- 2000 ml water
- 300 g tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 30 g cilantro
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 50 g achiote paste
- 300 g potatoes
How to make Kak-ik
- Chop 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, and 300 g of tomatoes. Dice 2 potatoes and chop a handful of cilantro before starting.
- In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add 1 whole chicken to the boiling water and cook for 30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly, then shred the meat and discard the skin and bones.
- Return the pot to medium heat. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of achiote paste, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of pepper; cook for 5 more minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced potatoes, and chopped cilantro. Simmer for 30 minutes until the flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot in bowls garnished with extra cilantro.
What is Kak-ik?
Kak-ik is a traditional dish from Guatemala, simmered in one pot, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, tomatoes and potatoes. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Kak-ik take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Kak-ik?
Let it simmer longer for deeper flavor.
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