Sancocho de Gallina
Hen Sancocho
Colombia's most beloved Sunday ritual — a slow-cooked hen soup with yuca, plantain, corn, and potatoes. Every family has their version, but the soul is always the same.
Braised Yuca with Hogao
Yuca Sudada con Hogao is listed in Sides and Sauces for National / Pan-Colombian. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
Put yuca, broth, cumin, and a little salt in a covered pot.
Simmer for 20–30 minutes until tender.
Remove the central fibers as they become visible.
Add hogao and continue simmering uncovered for 8–10 minutes so the yuca absorbs the sauce.
Finish with cilantro.
Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.
Hen Sancocho
Colombia's most beloved Sunday ritual — a slow-cooked hen soup with yuca, plantain, corn, and potatoes. Every family has their version, but the soul is always the same.
Three-Meat Sancocho
The festive sancocho — made with three meats (chicken, beef, and pork ribs) for special occasions. Rich, complex, and deeply satisfying.
Chicken Sudado
A beloved weekday staple — chicken pieces slow-cooked in a tomato and onion sofrito with potatoes and cilantro until tender and deeply flavorful.
Beef Sudado
The beef version of Colombia's beloved sudado technique — beef chunks slow-cooked in hogao with potatoes until fork-tender.