how to make baho (comida nicaraguense)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

plantains

💰Cheaper: bananas

Bananas can be a more accessible substitute for plantains.

yuca

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are easier to find and can be used in place of yuca.

cabbage

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Lettuce can be a lighter and cheaper alternative to cabbage.

Prepare the beef by marinating it with lime, tomato, onion, garlic, and bell peppers (chiltoma de la grande) a day in advance.

Use about 8 pounds of brisket for the recipe, well-seasoned from the previous day.

Prepare a bed using banana leaves and catamales leaves to prevent sticking.

Lay the banana leaves down to create a base for the dish.

Peel and chop the yuca and ripe plantains.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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