Fricasé (Spicy pork meat stew)

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 9/20/2011

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Bolivian cuisine is the inspiration for this spicy pork stew, submitted by Paula Valdivia.

  • Servings: Serves 8
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Entrée

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. oil
2-1/4 lbs. pork meat, preferably ribs, cut into 16 pieces
1 cup white onion, cut into thin strips
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. crumbled oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ground cayenne pepper (1/2 kilo in cases)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup green onion, cut into thin strips
8 cups boiling water
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, to thicken

Serve with:
4 cups cooked white corn
8 potatoes, peeled (cooked separately)

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add the pork and fry until golden.

2. Add onion, cumin, pepper, oregano, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and green onion.

3. Stir and add the eight cups of boiling water.

4. Let cook until the meat comes off a little from the bones, at least two hours. Try to maintain the initial amount of broth, adding a little water if necessary.

5. Shortly before serving, add bread crumbs to thicken. Serve in a deep plate with sufficient broth. Garnish with one cooked potato and cooked white corn.