Put achiote condiment or paste in a 6 to 8 quart pan. Use a heavy spoon to work condiment into a smooth paste, gradually adding a little of the water and mixing until well blended. Add remaining water and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, then pour liquid through a fine wire strainer and return to pan; discard residue in strainer. (If you are using achiote substitute, it is not necessary to strain the broth.).
To broth, add anise seeds, mint, and chicken, placing chicken on top. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes; do not stir.
Core tomatoes and cut each into 6 wedges. After chicken has cooked for 25 minutes, add onions. After 10 more minutes, add tomatoes alongside onions.
At end of cooking time, remove pan from heat. Gently lift out vegetables and chicken, letting broth drain back into pan. When chicken is cool to touch, remove and discard skin and bones. Tear meat into bite size pieces.
Boil broth over highest heat, uncovered, until reduced to 2 cups; stir to prevent sticking. (if using achiote substitute, add masa flour water mixture and return to a boil, stirring.) Remove from heat.
Grease a 3-quart shallow casserole; evenly spread about half the Masa dough (you need 5 cups dough total) over bottom and sides of casserole, flush with rim. Add chicken, tomatoes, onions, and eggs, distributing evenly, then cover with broth. Shake dish gently to level filling.
Gently spoon dollops of remaining dough on top, then spread carefully to enclose filling; don’t worry if a few thin areas develop and bits of filling show. Cover tightly with foil. Bake on lowest rack of a 425°F oven for 30 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until top is golden brown, about 1 more hour.
Remove from oven and let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving. Accompany with radishes and green onions. Makes 8 servings.
MASA DOUGH: Double recipe above and whip lard, butter, margarine, or solid vegetable shortening until fluffy, then stir in dehydrated masa flour and homemade chicken broth or canned regular strength chicken or beef broth. Stir until mixture holds together. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before using.
ACHIOTE SUBSTITUTE: Mix 2 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano leaves, 3 cloves garlic (pressed), and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
ACHIOTE PASTE: Place 2 ounces (1/3 cup) achiote )annatto sees (available in Mexican markets) in a small bowl with boiling water to cover; cover tightly and let stand for at least 12 hours to soften.
Drain seeds and discard liquid. Combine seeds in a blender with 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 2 small dried hot red chiles (broken into pieces),1/2 teaspoon salt, and 6 tablespoons EACH orange juice and white wine vinegar.
Whirl until smooth (takes several minutes). If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days; freeze for longer storage. Makes about 1 cup.
The Best Of Sunset.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	456.28 Kcal (1910 kJ)
Calories from fat	268.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.88g	46%
Cholesterol	160.84mg	54%
Sodium	775.22mg	32%
Potassium	435.06mg	9%
Total Carbs	28.83g	10%
Sugars	3.91g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.07g	12%
Protein	17.31g	35%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	4.8mg	26%
Calcium	94.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.04 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.14g	46%
Cholesterol	38.44mg	54%
Sodium	185.26mg	32%
Potassium	103.97mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.89g	10%
Sugars	0.94g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	12%
Protein	4.14g	35%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	25%
Iron	1.1mg	26%
Calcium	22.6mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Ms B's Spinach-Topped Tomatoes

Tomatoes , cut in half crosswise, Salt and 11 more..
Tuna Cobb Salad

Torn green leaf lettuce, Tomatoes, chopped and 8 more..
Machboos or Fooga (Traditional United Arab Emirates Dish)

Water and 15 more..
Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing

Water, Cucumber, Couscous, Raisins, Turmeric, Tomato and 11 more..
The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever

Whole chicken, Oil, Onion, chopped, Cilantro, snipped and 12 more..
Danish Turkey Dumpling Soup

Leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-lb turkey) and 18 more..
Creamed Carrot Strips

Water, Cube chicken bouillon and 10 more..
Chicken Tortilla Soup (Fast and Cheap!)

Water (as much as desired) or 2 quarts chicken broth (as ... and 11 more..
Chicken Catalana

Chicken pieces, Diced tomato, Onion, chopped and 9 more..
Turkey Soup With Dumplings

Turkey carcass, broken up, Water, Instant chicken bouillon and 9 more..