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Fritada

Cultural Context

Fritada is a traditional Ecuadorian dish, often served during family gatherings and celebrations.

EcuadorianECmain
150 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
goat's head
water
1 tablespoon salt
4 bay leaves
1 whole head of garlic
liver
lungs
kidneys
heart
traps
backstraps
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
6 cloves garlic
peppercorns
tomatoes
peppers
1

Start the fire for cooking.

2

Boil water in a pot.

3

Prepare the crock pot for Baba Cola by adding the goat's head and water, topping it off about an inch higher than the goat's head.

4

Set the crock pot to low for about 12 hours.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 4 bay leaves, a whole head of garlic, and pieces of neck to the crock pot.

6

Mash together garlic, cumin, and peppercorns in a bowl.

7

Cut the organs (liver, lungs, kidneys, heart, traps, backstraps) into bite-sized pieces.

8

Add the mashed garlic, cumin, and peppercorn mixture to the organs.

9

Check the color of the meat in the pot, ensuring it has a nice color before proceeding.

10

Add tomatoes and peppers to the pot.

11

Remove the peppers and tomatoes once they are ready and set them aside.

12

Add the organs and spices to the boiling water once it reaches a boil.

13

Check the doneness of the dish after three hours, looking for meat that falls off the bone.

Equipment Needed

crock potpot

Spice Level:

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