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A Peruvian stew from the criolla cooking of the northern coast, where meat is braised with cilantro, beer and chilies until it becomes a thick green sauce. It is traditionally served with rice and beans.

  • 1 h 35
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
  • Pricier

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into 3 cm cubes and season with salt, pepper and cumin.
  2. Blend the cilantro with the garlic, yellow chili and a little water to make a green paste.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and brown the meat in small batches.
  4. Add the sliced onions and let them color for 5 minutes, then the cumin paste.
  5. Add the green paste and fry for 2 minutes, stirring.
  6. Pour in the beer and let it reduce for 5 minutes, then cover with water up to the level of the meat.
  7. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, then add the potatoes cut into cubes and continue for 15 minutes.
  8. Add the peas 5 minutes before the end, adjust the seasoning and serve with the rice and beans.

Variations and tips

Chicken version. Replace the beef with boneless chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time to 25 minutes.

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