Locro
Cuisine: Argentina
Locro is a home-style staple dish. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
Tutorial
Ingredients
- 500g Dried white corn
- 200g Dried white beans
- 300g Pumpkin
- 200g Potatoes
- 300g Beef
- 200g Pork
- 1 Chorizo
- 1 chopped Onion
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
Steps
- Soak: Soak corn and beans overnight in water.
- Cook Meats: In a large pot, brown the beef and pork. Add onions and spices, cooking until translucent.
- Simmer the Stew: Add soaked corn and beans, pumpkin, potato, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until thick.
- Serve: Enjoy hot, with bread on the side.
- Pro Tips:
- Toasting the corn slightly before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor.
- Add a spoonful of paprika or a dash of cumin for an extra layer of warmth and complexity