South American Potato Platter

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Mexican cuisine

To prepare potatoes and chicken,in large saucepan or dutch oven combine broth,potatoes,lemons,jalapeno peppers,and cumin.Bring to boil,reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.Add chicken;simmer about 7 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.Remove from heat;add cilantro bunch to sauce pan.Cool potatoes and chicken in broth 30 minutes. Meanwhile,make salsa.In small bowl,combine remaining ingredients.Drain potatoes and chicken,reserving 1 cup of broth.To assemble,mound potatoes in center of large platter.Shred chicken and arrange on platter.Pour half cup broth over potatoes,serve remaining sauce on side. Arrange accompaniments on platter.Accompaniments can include any of the following:3 hard cooked eggs,quartered;1 red bell pepper,julienned;1 cup pimento stuffed green olives;6 whole green onions;crumbled feta cheese;raisins;peanuts;sour cream and tortilla chips. Serve immediately with salsa on the side.Makes 4 to 6 servings