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This hearty stew, slow-cooked using traditional methods in São Lourenço dos Órgãos, is the island's ultimate national dish. It can be savored in local eateries near the markets and central spots marked on the Map.

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Considered the heart of São Lourenço dos Órgãos cuisine, this dish is made by slowly simmering hominy, local beans, pork, and local sausages. It serves as a nutritious dinner in the mountainous climate of the municipality, rich in local root vegetables compared to other versions across Cabo Verde.

The consistency and flavor are achieved as the corn releases its starch during the hours-long cooking process. It is often served with a dash of homemade local hot malagueta sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry hominy (corn)
  • 1 cup local red and green beans
  • 300g chopped pork meat or ribs
  • 1 local chorizo sausage (sliced)
  • 2 sweet potatoes and cassava roots
  • 1 large onion and 3 garlic cloves
  • Bay leaf, salt, and olive oil

Preparation

  1. Soak the corn and beans in plenty of water overnight.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until golden, then add and sear the meat.
  3. Add the soaked corn, beans, and bay leaf to the pot, cover with water, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
  4. When the corn is tender, add the chopped sweet potatoes, cassava root, and sausage slices, continuing to cook until the vegetables are soft and the stew is thick.

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