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Receta de LOCRO ARGENTINO 🇦🇷❤️

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Locro Argentino

Cultural Context

Originating from the Andean region, Locro Argentino is a traditional stew celebrated in Argentina, particularly during national holidays like May 25th. This hearty dish reflects the country's agricultural roots, utilizing local ingredients such as corn and various meats. Locro brings families together, symbolizing unity and festivity. Today, variations exist across Latin America, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a beloved comfort food.

ArgentinianARmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb asado
1 lb falda parrillera
1 lb matambre de cerdo
1 lb pechito de cerdo
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large cebolla
1 leek (puerro)
1 lb cuerito de chancho
1 cup white corn (maíz blanco)
2 cups pumpkin (zapallo)
1 lb cassava (mandioca)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon smoked curry (curri ahumado)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (pimentón ahumado)
8 oz chorizo colorado
4 oz panceta

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

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable and cooks faster.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is usually cheaper and adds rich flavor.

white corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: yellow corn

Yellow corn is more accessible and still provides texture.

1

Calentar un disco o olla.

2

Cortar asado y matambre de cerdo en tiras.

3

Agregar un poco de aceite de oliva y sellar la carne a fuego medio.

4

Retirar la carne una vez marcada.

5

Picar cebollas y puerro finamente.

6

Agregar un poco más de aceite de oliva y marcar las verduras a fuego medio.

7

Agregar cuerito de chancho cortado en trozos pequeños y sellar.

8

Incorporar maíz blanco que estuvo en remojo toda la noche y marcar por 5 minutos.

9

Agregar la carne de vuelta y salar bien.

10

Condimentar con curri ahumado, pimentón ahumado, sal y pimienta.

11

Controlar el nivel de agua, debe estar al borde de los ingredientes.

12

Cocinar a fuego medio bajo durante 30 a 40 minutos, revolviendo y agregando agua si es necesario.

13

Agregar zapallo y mandioca cortados en cubos.

14

Salar y agregar más pimentón ahumado.

15

Cocinar a fuego mínimo tapado durante 30 a 40 minutos, controlando el agua y revolviendo.

16

Agregar panceta y chorizo colorado al final de la cocción para que no se deshagan.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Argentinian LocroLocro

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