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CURANTO O PULMAY VEGANO- MANO DE MONGA

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Curanto o Pulmay Vegano

Cultural Context

Curanto, a traditional dish from the Chiloé archipelago, is a celebration of local ingredients and communal cooking. Originally made with meat and seafood, the vegan version embraces the same layered steaming technique, showcasing the region's vegetables. It's often served during gatherings and festivities, symbolizing togetherness and abundance. Today, variations of curanto can be found across Chile and beyond, adapting to modern dietary preferences while honoring its rich heritage.

ChileanCLmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup cochayuyo
1 lb tofu
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
1 large bell pepper
4 whole garlic cloves
1 lb vegan sausage
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 medium potatoes
1/2 cup green algae
1/2 head white cabbage
1/2 cup wine

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

vegan sausage

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

1

Soak cochayuyo in cold water for 2 hours with a weight on top.

2

Prepare the tofu by cutting it into 1-inch thick pieces and marinating it with garlic powder, sea salt, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, turmeric, dried basil, and mustard.

3

Heat a skillet with a little olive oil and cook the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides and firm in texture.

4

Remove the weight from the cochayuyo and cut it into small pieces.

5

In a pot, heat olive oil and add the seitan, onion, bell pepper, and whole garlic cloves, cooking on low heat.

6

Add one vegan sausage to the bottom of the pot for flavor, then season with black pepper and salt.

7

Layer the ingredients starting with potatoes, then tofu, followed by cochayuyo and green algae, and finally the remaining vegan sausage on top.

8

Cover the layers with cabbage leaves and pour wine over the top.

9

Cook on medium heat until it boils, then reduce heat and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Cooking Techniques

layeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Curanto VeganoPulmay Vegano

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