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A rich corn and bean stew prepared with traditional slow-cooking methods in the São Domingos region.
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Forming the backbone of local cuisine in São Domingos, this dish features dried corn, local beans, and various meats like pork or chicken. While popular across Cabo Verde, this local version stands out with its heavy use of fresh vegetables. You can check the location of traditional eateries via the Map.
Locals typically slow-cook it for hours over firewood, imparting a distinct smoky aroma to the stew.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hominy corn
- 1 cup kidney beans or local beans
- 300g pork meat or chicken
- 1 chorizo sausage
- 2 onions and 3 cloves of garlic
- Seasonal vegetables (cabbage, sweet potato, squash)
Preparation
- Soak the corn and beans in water overnight.
- Sear the meat and sausage with onions and garlic in a large pot.
- Add the soaked corn and beans, cover with water, and simmer over low heat until tender.
- Add chopped sweet potatoes, squash, and cabbage near the end, cooking until the vegetables are soft.
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