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Carapulcra

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Carapulcra is a traditional Ica dish, rich in sweet potatoes, onions, and a hint of chili.

Carapulcra

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 300g sweet potatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 200g dried beans
  • 100g zucchini
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 200g mixed vegetables
  • 500g pork meat
  • 200ml palm oil
  • 1 liter meat broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes.
  2. In a pan, heat the palm oil and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.
  3. Add the pork meat and cook until well done.
  4. In a casserole, add the sweet potatoes, beans, vegetables, and meat broth. Cover and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes.
  5. Add the zucchini, chili pepper, mixed vegetables, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 15 minutes.
  6. Finally, add the apple cider vinegar and the bay leaf. Stir well and let it heat up for a few more minutes before serving.

The story

Carapulcra originates from Peru, specifically the Ica region, where it has been a traditional home-cooked dish for centuries.

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