Picante de Cerdo Peruano (Spicy Peruvian Style Pork) #comidaperuana

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: aji panca

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

aji panca is milder and more accessible, while bell pepper is a budget-friendly alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

chicken is leaner, and beef can be less expensive depending on the cut.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in aji amarillo paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add cubed pork and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Pour in vinegar and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.

Add bay leaves and cover, cooking for 1-1.5 hours until pork is tender.

Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and set aside.

Once pork is cooked, adjust seasoning if necessary and stir in chopped cilantro.

Serve pork mixture over potatoes, garnishing with additional cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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