Recipe for Bolivian Christmas Picana

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Picana is a soup made with various types of meat, potatoes and vegetables, along with both wine and beer. Traditionally, picana is eaten at midnight on Christmas Eve. Learn more about Christmas in Bolivia and share your Christmas traditions. Receta en Español.

INGREDIENTS:1 medium-sized chicken 1 Kilo (2.2 pounds) of beef 1 rack of lamb 4 large potatoes 1/4 pound of pumpkin 3 carrots 1 turnip 2 sprigs of parsley 1 stick of celery 3 bay leaves 4 green chili peppers 1 onion 1 cup of wine 1 cup of beer 1/2 teaspoon of whole white peppercorns 2 tablespoons of whole red pepper 1/2 teaspoon of ground oregano 1 teaspoon of anise 1 tablespoon of sugar salt to taste PREPARATION: 1. In a pressure cooker with one and a half quarts of boiling water cook the beef for one hour. Once the beef is bland, add pieces of the lamb and chicken, having first washed and cleaned them. Fry the green chili peppers until they are slightly black. Remove the stems and seeds and blend. Add to the soup. Slice (julienne style) and add the carrots, turnips, pumpkin, onions, celery, red pepper and salt to taste. When the meats are nearly fully cooked, add the whole (peeled) potatoes and boil until tender. 2. Meanwhile, in a second pot with plenty of water cook the corn and anise and add the sugar. 3. Once the potatoes and meat are fully cooked add the wine, beer, bay leaves and oregano and allow to boil. 4. Serve in a bowl, with one piece of each type of meat, potatoes, vegetables and corn.
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