South american potato platter

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsChicken broth
2poundsPotatoes,cut 1\"cubes
2xesLemons halved
3Fresh or can,jalepenos qrted
1tablespoonGround cumin
½poundsBoneless,skinless chicken br
Small bunch cilantro
2cupsDiced tomatoes
¼cupFresh or can,diced,mild
1Green chilies
1tablespoonChopped cilantro
1tablespoonWhite wine vinegar
¼teaspoonEach,salt and pepper

Directions

To prepare potatoes and chicken,in large saucepan or dutch oven combine broth,potatoes,lemons,jalapeno peppers,and cumin.Bring to boil,reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.Add chicken;simmer about 7 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.Remove from heat;add cilantro bunch to sauce pan.Cool potatoes and chicken in broth 30 minutes. Meanwhile,make salsa.In small bowl,combine remaining ingredients.Drain potatoes and chicken,reserving 1 cup of broth.To assemble,mound potatoes in center of large platter.Shred chicken and arrange on platter.Pour ½ cup broth over potatoes,serve remaining sauce on side.

Arrange accompaniments on platter.Accompaniments can include any of the following:3 hard cooked eggs,quartered;1 red bell pepper,julienned;1 cup pimento stuffed green olives;6 whole green onions;crumbled feta cheese;raisins;peanuts;sour cream and tortilla chips. Serve immediately with salsa on the side.Makes 4 to 6 servings