Panamanian Sancocho

Sancocho is a dish that we had quite a bit while in Panama. This soup quite flavorful dish. Add whatever root vegetables you like; there's no standard recipe. What I choose was Yucca.

Sancocho

INGREDIENTS
3 cloves garlic pressed
2 Tbsp oregano
3 tsp salt
4 Tbsp culantro chopped (cilantro will work)
1 medium onion chopped fine
2 quarts water
 
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season the chicken with the garlic, oregano and salt. 
2. In a heavy pot, brown the seasoned chicken over a medium flame and allow to sweat.
3. Set a little culantro/cilantro aside for garnish at the end. Add the rest of the culantro/cilantro, onion and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the root vegetables. Cook until everything softens, about one hour. Keep adding water so the veggies stay about an inch under water.
5. Garnish with a bit of the chopped culantro/cilantro and serve.