CARNE SECA COM ABÓBORA | COMO FAZER CARNE SECA COM ABÓBORA

carne seca

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef provides a similar texture with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Zucchini is more affordable and has a similar texture.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a different but pleasant flavor.

Soak carne seca in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Place carne seca in a pressure cooker and cover with water; cook for 15 minutes once it reaches pressure.

Remove seeds and pulp from the pumpkin using a spoon.

Place pumpkin in a bag and microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften the skin for easier peeling.

After microwaving, peel and chop the pumpkin into smaller pieces.

After 15 minutes, check carne seca; if not tender, cook for an additional 15 minutes (total 30 minutes).

Sauté garlic until lightly golden, then add onion and cook until translucent.

Add carne seca to the sautéed garlic and onion; cook well.

Add chopped pumpkin, a bit of water, black pepper, sugar, and salt; let the pumpkin cook until tender and water evaporates.

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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