Where does Sajta de Pollo come from?

Sajta de Pollo — country of origin: Bolivia.

What is Sajta de Pollo made of?

Chicken, potato, onion, tomato, peanut, rice.

How do you pronounce Sajta de Pollo?

Sajta de pollo (Spanish, Bolivia) is pronounced /ˈsaxta de ˈpoʝo/.

Sajta de Pollo

Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈsaxta de ˈpoʝo/

Bolivian chicken stew with potatoes and a vivid ají-style sauce, often served with rice or chuño.

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Peanuts

Contains peanuts and peanut products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

Bolivian chicken stew with potatoes and a vivid ají-style sauce, often served with rice or chuño.

The ají gives the sauce its color and warmth, but the heat level can be adjusted by cook. The menu should identify the pepper and say whether the potatoes are served in the stew or on the side.

The chicken is cooked until tender and served with the sauce and potatoes, whose starch balances the vivid, gently hot pepper flavor. Bolivian plates may include rice, chuño or other local accompaniments; they are served separately from the stew. The sauce may be smooth or retain some texture depending on how the peppers and aromatics are prepared. The defining idea is chicken in an ají-based preparation, not a generic red chicken stew.

Bolivian chicken stew with potatoes and a vivid ají-style sauce, often served with rice or chuño. The sauce texture and heat depend on the pepper and cooking method.

How it's served

Serve freshly prepared as a main in the meal.
Pair it with the accompaniments customary to the local version.
Ingredients and portion sizes vary by household and restaurant.

Keep the traditional dish name and explain the defining ingredients in plain language.
Identify the specific preparation and accompaniments offered.
Confirm ingredients and cross-contact practices with the kitchen before making allergen claims.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sajta de Pollo?: Bolivian chicken stew with potatoes and a vivid ají-style sauce, often served with rice or chuño.
Where does Sajta de Pollo come from?: Sajta de Pollo — country of origin: Bolivia.
What is Sajta de Pollo made of?: Chicken, potato, onion, tomato, peanut, rice.
Which allergens does Sajta de Pollo contain?: Contains peanuts and peanut products.
How do you pronounce Sajta de Pollo?: Sajta de pollo (Spanish, Bolivia) is pronounced /ˈsaxta de ˈpoʝo/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.