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Vaho

Vaho is a complete dish of beef, cassava, plantains and vegetables, steamed in banana leaves. Originating from Managua and the Pacific coast, it is traditionally eaten in the morning, often after a night out.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Bouillon

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meat: boil the beef in salted water for 1 hour 30 minutes, skimming regularly, until very tender.
  2. Add the vegetables: add the cassava, plantains cut into rounds, onion, pepper and tomatoes in wedges, along with the garlic, cumin and oregano. Cook for another 30 minutes.
  3. Check the cooking: the cassava should fall apart under a fork and the broth should be flavourful and slightly thickened.
  4. Prepare the leaves: rinse the banana leaves and pass them quickly over a flame to make them pliable.
  5. Assemble the parcels: on each leaf, place a piece of beef, some cassava, a plantain round and a handful of vegetables, then fold into a parcel.
  6. Steam: place the parcels in a pot above boiling water and heat for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve: open the parcels at the table, spoon over a little broth and add chopped coriander and chilli to taste.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the beef with mushrooms and cooked red beans, keeping the same flavourful broth.

Using what's available here. Replace the plantains with very ripe yellow bananas, less sweet but just as good.

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