Aguadito de pollo, also referred to as simply aguadito, is a traditional
chicken soup
Chicken soup is a soup made from chicken, simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth, often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta, noodles, ...
in
Peruvian cuisine
Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients including influences mainly from the indigenous population, including the Andean and Amazonian cuisine, and cuisines brought by immigrants from Europe (Spanish cuisine and Italian cuisine) ...
consisting of chicken,
cilantro
Coriander (), whose leaves are known as cilantro () in the U.S. and parts of Canada, and dhania in parts of South Asia and Africa, is an annual herb (''Coriandrum sativum'') in the family Apiaceae.
Most people perceive the leaves as ha ...
and vegetables.
The dish is prepared using large chunks of chicken and additional ingredients like chicken hearts, livers and gizzards. Other ingredients used can include potatoes, corn, peas, other vegetables, rice, noodles, red pepper and various spices.
It typically has a pronounced green coloration due to the significant amount of cilantro used in the soup.
In Peru, ''aguadito de pollo'' is consumed in part for having a theoretical potential for
easing or alleviating symptoms associated with the
hangover
A hangover is the experience of various unpleasant physiological and psychological effects usually following the consumption of alcohol (beverage), alcohol, such as wine, beer, and liquor. Hangovers can last for several hours or for more than ...
.
See also
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Hangover food
Various foods, dishes, and medicines have been described as having a theoretical potential for easing or alleviating symptoms of a hangover.
List of hangover foods
Scientific
* Asparagus: In a small cell-based study, concentrated asparagus lea ...
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List of Peruvian dishes
These dishes and beverages are representative of the Peruvian cuisine.
Traditional dishes
* Adobo de chancho: Pork, pepper, ground garlic, onion, vinegar, and salt.
* Adobo: Pork marinated with concho de chicha (corn beer sediment) ...
References
External links
Aguadito de Pollo Perudelights.com.
Aprende a preparar la deliciosa receta del aguadito de pollo Peru.com. {{in lang, es
Peruvian chicken dishes
Chicken soups
Offal dishes