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Sancocho
Sancocho (Colombian stew)
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What does it mean?
Sancocho is a hearty Colombian stew made with chicken, beef, or fish, yuca, plantain, corn, and potatoes. It's the ultimate comfort food and considered a cure for hangovers (guayabo). "Sancocho de guayabo" is the legendary hangover cure stew.
How to use it
"¿Tienes guayabo? Toca un sancocho" (Hungover? You need a sancocho) is a very Colombian thing to say.
Example sentences
I need a sancocho for this hangover.
Necesito un sancocho para este guayabo.
Mom's sancocho is the best.
El sancocho de mi mamá es el mejor.
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