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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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