Comments on: Ajiaco Bogotano (Colombia) http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/ cooking, gardening & four hungry guys Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: gina http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-13216 gina Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:46:21 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-13216 yes... the guacas o guascas are a weed, I grow them in a pot and now that is getting cold, I got some stalks in a glass of water, just like you did. during the winter, I will grow them like a house plant (will have to transfer them to some soil) and then in the spring they can go back outside (plant them sideways... they will grow with many roots. and the papas criollas... make sure they are dry (air dry) before you store them in the fridge. you can leave them in the garage inside a shoe box, but they start growing sooner than in the fridge... I put mine inside a paperbag with some paper towels around, to absorb moisture.... I have been doing this for a few years now (I'm not an expect, but that works for me). choose the potatoes of lighter color (the darker ones and bigger ones, I found, don't store well)... once in a while I check them and change the papertowel... got to keep them dry.... and yes.... you can keep them for 4+ months, By spring, they will look wrinkle and ugly, but once they go back in the soil...... they will make it. yes… the guacas o guascas are a weed, I grow them in a pot and now that is getting cold, I got some stalks in a glass of water, just like you did. during the winter, I will grow them like a house plant (will have to transfer them to some soil) and then in the spring they can go back outside (plant them sideways… they will grow with many roots. and the papas criollas… make sure they are dry (air dry) before you store them in the fridge. you can leave them in the garage inside a shoe box, but they start growing sooner than in the fridge… I put mine inside a paperbag with some paper towels around, to absorb moisture…. I have been doing this for a few years now (I’m not an expect, but that works for me). choose the potatoes of lighter color (the darker ones and bigger ones, I found, don’t store well)… once in a while I check them and change the papertowel… got to keep them dry…. and yes…. you can keep them for 4+ months, By spring, they will look wrinkle and ugly, but once they go back in the soil…… they will make it.

]]> By: Olivia http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-12963 Olivia Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:42:46 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-12963 Hi Gina How long will the papas criollas last in a dark cold place or in the fridge? Will they last 4-6 months? I live in the UK and always bought the guascas dried, since I saw the plant i research about and found out it was taken from SA to Kew Gardens and the seeds escape and it can be found growing wild. I decide to go and look around and certainly I found it growing beside the river. I pick a few plants and cuttings and have some growing in the garden and some growing in a glass with water. It is the easiest plant to grow, it's like a weed. I have not use it yet because I don't know if dogs had wee on it or anything put on them; I will wait until I am happy it's clean; maybe next year. I normally marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic the day before to give a better flavor. Hi Gina

How long will the papas criollas last in a dark cold place or in the fridge? Will they last 4-6 months?
I live in the UK and always bought the guascas dried, since I saw the plant i research about and found out it was taken from SA to Kew Gardens and the seeds escape and it can be found growing wild. I decide to go and look around and certainly I found it growing beside the river. I pick a few plants and cuttings and have some growing in the garden and some growing in a glass with water. It is the easiest plant to grow, it’s like a weed. I have not use it yet because I don’t know if dogs had wee on it or anything put on them; I will wait until I am happy it’s clean; maybe next year.

I normally marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic the day before to give a better flavor.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-12812 Andrea Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:02:45 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-12812 How wonderful that you are able to grow your own papas criollas and guascas. I have never come across them at a market or even seeds for the guascas, but will surely keep my eyes open for them. Thanks for the growing tips. How wonderful that you are able to grow your own papas criollas and guascas. I have never come across them at a market or even seeds for the guascas, but will surely keep my eyes open for them. Thanks for the growing tips.

]]> By: Gina http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-12810 Gina Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:32:11 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-12810 papas criollas are very easy to grow. if you happen to get them "fresh" in the market,keep one or two in a cool dark place over the winter. after a while they start to grow, then plant them in the garden in early spring... and then you will enjoy them late summer/fall. as for the next years go, I keep some in the ground over the winter and then in early spring I dig them up and replant them or you can keep them in the frige, but sometimes they go bad (they have a lot of water). I live in WA state, they like regular garden soil and lots of sun, but not too much heat. My mom tried to grow them in souther california, but they didn't do well... As for the guacas go, I got a handful of them growing in a garden pot... and so with this in mind, I will for the first time ever... will try to make the famous sancocho bogotano... thanks for the recepie. papas criollas are very easy to grow. if you happen to get them “fresh” in the market,keep one or two in a cool dark place over the winter. after a while they start to grow, then plant them in the garden in early spring… and then you will enjoy them late summer/fall. as for the next years go, I keep some in the ground over the winter and then in early spring I dig them up and replant them or you can keep them in the frige, but sometimes they go bad (they have a lot of water). I live in WA state, they like regular garden soil and lots of sun, but not too much heat. My mom tried to grow them in souther california, but they didn’t do well… As for the guacas go, I got a handful of them growing in a garden pot… and so with this in mind, I will for the first time ever… will try to make the famous sancocho bogotano… thanks for the recepie.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-12624 Andrea Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:16:44 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-12624 Hi Mauricio. I'm not from NY so I'm afraid I can't recommend any places to you. I just know of the online stores mentioned in the post that sell guascas. I hope you find some. Hi Mauricio. I’m not from NY so I’m afraid I can’t recommend any places to you. I just know of the online stores mentioned in the post that sell guascas. I hope you find some.

]]> By: Mauricio Pereira http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-12623 Mauricio Pereira Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:28:14 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-12623 Hi Andrea, I was wondering if you know a place here in NY that sells the Guascas?? I am making ajiaco for a few friends on sunday, but I am missing the herb. I have a friend who is actually flying in tomorrow from Bogota, but I am doubdtful he will bring the 'encargo'. I am not convinced about adding cilantro instead...its a very different taste. Thank you! Hi Andrea,

I was wondering if you know a place here in NY that sells the Guascas?? I am making ajiaco for a few friends on sunday, but I am missing the herb. I have a friend who is actually flying in tomorrow from Bogota, but I am doubdtful he will bring the ‘encargo’. I am not convinced about adding cilantro instead…its a very different taste. Thank you!

]]> By: Cristina Alvarez http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-11551 Cristina Alvarez Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:35:36 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-11551 Hi there: Just a couple of weeks ago a Colombian friend made ajiaco for me. I almost died of delight. I'm from Venezuela and we're used to eating our sancocho de whatever, but I have to say that there's nothing as heavenly as the ajiaco colombiano. I'll take an ajiaco over a sancocho any time. Hi there:
Just a couple of weeks ago a Colombian friend made ajiaco for me. I almost died of delight. I’m from Venezuela and we’re used to eating our sancocho de whatever, but I have to say that there’s nothing as heavenly as the ajiaco colombiano. I’ll take an ajiaco over a sancocho any time.

]]> By: Rich http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-11489 Rich Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:57:57 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-11489 If you want to have some pointless fun, ask your local agricultural extension representative about how to grow guascas (galinsoga parviflora). It's kind of like asking how to grow dandelions, or asking a doctor how to get sick! Around here it grown on the fringes of corn fields, but who knows what they spray so I haven't picked any...I use the dried stuff. I use the frozen papas criollas that are sold in some markets in the DC area, and they work fine, but in the past I've done OK with US varieties boiled separately and then pureed with an immersion blender, then added to the main pot. If you want to have some pointless fun, ask your local agricultural extension representative about how to grow guascas (galinsoga parviflora). It’s kind of like asking how to grow dandelions, or asking a doctor how to get sick! Around here it grown on the fringes of corn fields, but who knows what they spray so I haven’t picked any…I use the dried stuff.

I use the frozen papas criollas that are sold in some markets in the DC area, and they work fine, but in the past I’ve done OK with US varieties boiled separately and then pureed with an immersion blender, then added to the main pot.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-11051 Andrea Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:39:53 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-11051 Hi Luis. The plant grows wild in the U.S. (aka gallant soldier), but it's considered an invasive weed in most states. I've searched but have never found a source of seeds. If you ever find some seeds, feel free to share the source here. Hi Luis. The plant grows wild in the U.S. (aka gallant soldier), but it’s considered an invasive weed in most states. I’ve searched but have never found a source of seeds. If you ever find some seeds, feel free to share the source here.

]]> By: Luis Ferrer http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-11050 Luis Ferrer Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:24:42 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/12/27/ajiaco-bogotano-colombia/#comment-11050 I live in Tennesse and I love Ajiaco soup. I want to growth my own guascas because fresh guascas gave better flavor to the soup and I want to find seeds in USA. could you give me directions to find them? Luis I live in Tennesse and I love Ajiaco soup. I want to growth my own guascas because fresh guascas gave better flavor to the soup and I want to find seeds in USA. could you give me directions to find them?

Luis

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