Fritanga De Cerdo (Estilo Cochabambino - Bolivia)

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and still flavorful.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber.

Add 2 teaspoons of oil to a pot and heat it up.

Once the oil is hot, add the cubed pork meat.

Sprinkle some salt over the meat and stir to combine.

Cook the meat until it is not fully browned, stirring occasionally.

Add the ají colorado and mix well to coat the meat.

Pour in 7 cups of hot water and stir again.

Add the remaining salt to taste and the yerbabuena, which should be clean and washed.

Cover the pot and let it come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

In a separate pot, add the white potatoes and cover them with water.

Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the potatoes and cover the pot.

Once the water boils, let the potatoes cook for about 10 minutes, adjusting time based on your stove.

After 40 minutes, check the pork; it should be tender and juicy.

Cooking Techniques

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