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Sancocho

Cultural Context

Sancocho is a traditional stew originating from Panama, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This hearty dish reflects the country's diverse culinary influences, combining various meats and root vegetables. Today, sancocho has many regional variations across Latin America, each with its unique twist, making it a beloved comfort food in many households.

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6 servings
Servings4
8 cups water
1 lb beef ribs
1 lb almohadino roast beef
2 cups yucca
2 ripe plantains
1 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup culantro
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 medium tomato, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Start by sauteing garlic, onions, and cumin in a little bit of oil.

2

Add fresh tomato to the sauteed mixture.

3

Brown beef ribs and almohadino roast beef in the pot with the sauteed mixture.

4

Pour water into the pot and let it cook until the meat is very soft.

5

In another pot, you can pressure cook the meat if preferred.

6

Once the meat is cooked, add pieces of yucca and plantain to the pot and cook until soft.

7

Check for salt at the table and add cilantro, green onions, and lemon before serving.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

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