Peruvian Recipe: Sopa de Patasca

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

hominy corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular corn

Quinoa offers a healthier grain option, while regular corn is more accessible.

Soak the ingredients overnight.

Boil the soaked ingredients with water for 1 hour and 30 minutes until the mold is completely burst.

In a large pot, pour oil and place the pieces of meat to fry, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add a little more oil to brown the chopped onion and garlic.

Add the ground green chili mix and let it cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the fried meat back into the pot, season, and add about 3 liters of water.

Boil for 1 hour, checking after 40 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add the corn and potatoes.

Serve hot and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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