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mote (hominy)

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: corn

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative while corn is more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while pork can be a less expensive meat alternative.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sliced cucumbers provide a fresh crunch, while sour cream adds creaminess.

Wash the mote thoroughly 2-3 times to remove impurities until the water runs clear.

Soak the washed mote in water overnight or at least 4 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time.

Cut the beef trotters and lamb into large pieces, ensuring they are easy to cook but not too small to avoid disintegration.

Wash the meat pieces to remove impurities and place them in a large pot.

Fill the pot with approximately 12 liters of water and add the meat.

Cook the mote and meat together over low heat overnight, checking occasionally to ensure the water does not evaporate too much.

After about 8 hours, check the mote and meat; the mote should have burst and the meat should be tender.

Add chopped onion, halved carrots, and celery to the pot along with 2 tablespoons of garlic paste.

Let the mixture simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the vegetables to release their flavors.

After 30 minutes, add oregano and mint for flavoring, then season with salt.

Remove the cooked vegetables (onion, celery) from the pot with tongs once they are soft.

Let the meat cool slightly before shredding it into pieces for serving.

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