We are Molito Mexicano

Last days have been a continuous planning of what should be our first recipe-post, so you could start to taste what culture and heritage could bring to your table. Yes, food is a big topic in Mexico, so if you want to impress that sexy mexican girl, your family or friends with your mexican culinary skills this is your chance :D

First, the first… basics! Our first basic is “caldo de pollo”! (...or “chicken broth”, or “kippensoep”, like it's said in our host country).

Second, we need to put something straight, chicken broth is NOT just chicken broth… it is an art! and it will be an important part in many of our future recipes. Besides, a good side effect... it could become your only ally in winter to survive those nasty viruses! ;)

So let’s get started! It’s very easy but it takes patience, so just get and prepare all ingredients, follow the next easy steps and in the meantime enjoy your favorite movie!

So, here they come... The ingredients of the Molito Mexicano caldo de pollo!

I.1) The chicken! ~:> Our favorite pieces: thighs and legs. Uy uy uuuy! ;)

More or less 3 pieces of each to get 3Lt of broth. But make your own choices.

I.2) Vegetables:

onion (½ medium size, peeled)

garlic (3 cloves, peeled and cut into halves)

potatoes (4-5 pcs, cut into halves)

carrots (2 big pcs, peeled and cut into large pieces )

courgette/zucchini (1 pc, cut into large pieces)

coriander (fresh, small bunch)

I.3) Salt

I.4) Optional but very good!

cole (¼ of a small head)

green chilli (whole or half)

corn cob (1 pc, cut into halves)

I.5) To serve
avocado

lemon juice

It’s very easy! Put everything in boiling water and done!

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No, seriously, here's a step-by-step guide:

S.1) In a big pot, put more or less 2.5-3Lt of water to boil, together with some salt, the onion and garlic. The water should cover just a bit all the ingredients that will come next, so don’t put too much water since you can always add later a bit more.

S.2) Once the water is boiling, add the chicken and let it cook for 15-20 min.

Since you already cut everything (right? RIGHT?!), now is the moment to choose your movie… Here are some Molito Mexicano movies suggestions: “Como agua para chocolate” (say whaaaat?!) or “Nosotros los nobles”. 

But DON’T play the movie just now, otherwise you’ll forget the vegetables! Trust us... been there, done that!

S.3) After the 20 minutes add all other ingredients to the boiling water, but not the courgettes and the coriander (and the corn cob). Wait for another 15-20 min and add the rest. Leave the pot semi-open to let some steam out. The fire should be set to mid-small flame.

S.4) Now you leave it for 1.5-2 hrs for slow cooking. Just click here to start a TIMER 1.5hr

Take a beer (or tea, or ice cream, or chocolate yum yum!) and enjoy your movie... or look at the chicken being cooked for 2 hrs :D

Just check that there is enough water once in a while and season with salt if needed.

S.5) After the movie is finished you’ll have a nice warm chicken broth that you can enjoy with finely chopped onion and green chilli, lemon juice and avocado.

NOTE: if you want to use this broth as a basis for other recipes, we recommend to cook the broth 30-45 mins longer at low fire without the lid. This will thicken the broth. After that time, you can take out all ingredients and use the chicken and/or potatoes for tacos and the other vegetables for a cream. Have a look at our later recipes to get some ideas on how to use it!

~:> ~:> Ñam, ñam ñam! ~:> ~:> 

Don’t be so strict with the recipe, have fun, enjoy the cooking, experiment and feel the food! Imagine how all ingredients combined taste, smell them and savor the food while cooking! We invite you to find your own style and share it with us!