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Morcilla de Chancho

Cultural Context

Originating from the Andean regions, Morcilla de Chancho is a traditional blood sausage made from pork blood, rice, and spices, often enjoyed during festive occasions. This dish holds cultural significance as it reflects the resourcefulness of using every part of the animal in Ecuadorian cuisine. Today, variations exist across Latin America, with each country adding its unique twist to the recipe.

EcuadorianECmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb pig intestines
1 cup white onion, chopped
1 cup red onion, chopped
2 cups pork blood
1 cup rice
1/2 lb pork fat
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons spices
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons oregano
2 leaves orange leaves, for garnish

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

pork blood

🥗Healthier: beef blood

💰Cheaper: chicken blood

Beef and chicken blood are more accessible alternatives.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

herbs

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs add flavor while dried herbs are more economical.

pig intestines

🥗Healthier: beef casings

💰Cheaper: pork casings

Beef casings can be a leaner option.

1

Clean the pig intestines thoroughly with soap and sour orange juice.

2

Chop the white onion, red onion, and garlic finely.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped onions, garlic, pork blood, rice, pork fat, spices, salt, and pepper.

4

Stuff the cleaned intestines with the mixture, ensuring not to overfill them.

5

Tie off the ends of the stuffed intestines with kitchen twine or corn husks.

6

Boil water with orange leaves and place the stuffed intestines in the boiling water.

7

Cook the morcilla for an unspecified time until they are cooked through.

8

Remove from water and allow to cool slightly before frying.

9

Pan-fry the morcilla until crispy on the outside.

Cooking Techniques

stuffingboilinggrilling

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlkitchen twinegrill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

blood sausagemorcilla

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