Corn and Chayote Ajiaco

Cooking Costa Rican

Ingredients for Corn and Chayote Ajiaco

• 2 tablespoons butter
• - Onion, chopped, to taste
• - Achiote, salt, pepper and cumin, to taste
• 4 fresh ears of corn, grated
• - Chicken broth to taste
• 6 fresh chayotes, peeled and chopped finely
• 4 cups milk
• - Dash of sugar
• 3 fresh coriander sprigs

Preparation of Corn and Chayote Ajiaco

1. In a saucepan melt 1 tablespoon butter and saute some onion and achiote to taste. Once transparent, add the corn with a little chicken broth to soften; add the chayote and stir.

2. Once cooked add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, pepper, cumin y coriander; simmer over low heat. Serve hot once thickened.