AJIACO CRIOLLO--CUBAN CREOLE STEW
Provided by Food Network
Time 11h20m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the broth: Cover the tasajo with cold water and soak it for at least 8 hours. (There is no need to refrigerate it.) Change the water and continue soaking for another hour. Drain again and rinse under cold running water. Put the tasajo in a large, heavy pot and add about 6 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour. Add the pork, beef brisket, and bay leaf, and let the three meats cook together until tender. Remove the pot from the heat and skim as much fat as possible from the broth. (If you have time, the best way is to refrigerate the broth overnight until the fat solidifies and then remove it.)
- Make the Sofrito: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onions and green pepper until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Add the pepper, cumin, and tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the sofrito to the broth and simmer, covered, while you prepare the vegetables.
- Complete the Dish: Peel the malanga, boniato, name, yucca, and calabaza and cube them. Cut the corn and green plaintains into 1 1/2-inch pieces. With a knife, split the skin of each piece of green plantain and open it away from the center as if you were taking off a coat. Sprinkle the plantain pieces with the lime juice. Slit the semi-ripe and ripe plantains lengthwise and slice them crosswise into 1 1/2-inch rounds. Do not remove their skins or they will disintegrate in the stew. Add the green plantains to the simmering stew. After about 15 minutes, add the semiripe plantains. After another 15 minutes, add the ripe plantains and let them simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot in soup plates or, cocido-style, with the meats, vegetables, and broth in separate dishes. (Each diner removes the skin from the semi-ripe plantains themselves).
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cassie woods
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this ajiaco criollo was surprisingly good. The broth was flavorful and the meat was tender. I would definitely make it again.
Babar Naveed
[email protected]This ajiaco criollo is a delicious and easy-to-make stew. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and fall-off-the-bone. I served it with a side of white rice and it was a perfect meal.
Craig Goynes
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The ajiaco criollo is hearty and flavorful, and it's sure to warm you up from the inside out. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Marley Portugal
[email protected]I made this ajiaco criollo for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender meat. I would definitely make this again.
Maria Mastrangelo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the fact that I can throw everything in the pot and let it simmer all day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork.
Hammad A
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this ajiaco criollo was surprisingly good. The broth was flavorful and the meat was tender. I would definitely make it again.
Wussanatu yeamie Sesay
[email protected]This ajiaco criollo is a delicious and easy-to-make stew. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and fall-off-the-bone. I served it with a side of white rice and it was a perfect meal.
Crispus Muthee
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The ajiaco criollo is hearty and flavorful, and it's sure to warm you up from the inside out. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Parwaz Khan
[email protected]I made this ajiaco criollo for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender meat. I would definitely make this again.
MD Rimon Biswas
[email protected]This ajiaco criollo is a delicious and hearty stew. The combination of meats and vegetables makes for a complex and flavorful dish. I especially liked the addition of the corn on the cob. It added a nice sweetness to the stew.
Antonio McGriff
[email protected]I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I omitted them from the recipe. The ajiaco criollo was still delicious! The broth was flavorful and the meat was tender. I served it with a side of white rice and it was a perfect meal.
Jahhaider 99AD
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the fact that I can throw everything in the pot and let it simmer all day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork.
Walter Mahlangu
[email protected]I made this ajiaco criollo for my family last night and they loved it! The broth was so flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the plantains and corn on the cob. They added a nice sweetness and texture to the
Rokiful Islam
[email protected]This ajiaco criollo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that, it was a great dish. The broth was flavorful and the meat was tender. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.
Molebatsi Ramagaga
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. It's so comforting and flavorful, and it always reminds me of home. I love the way the different meats and vegetables come together to create such a complex and satisfying dish.
Marisela Villarreal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this ajiaco criollo changed my mind. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. I'll definitely be making this again!
Saukat Alam
[email protected]This stew is absolutely delicious! The combination of meats and vegetables makes for a hearty and flavorful dish. I also love the fact that it's relatively healthy, thanks to the abundance of fresh vegetables.
Eivan Sanjyal
[email protected]I've made this ajiaco criollo several times now, and it's always a winner. The leftovers are even better the next day! I like to serve it with a side of white rice and a dollop of sour cream.
Tahir Ahmed sayam
[email protected]This ajiaco criollo was a hit at my dinner party last night! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and tender chunks of beef, pork, and chicken. I especially appreciated the fact that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any hard-to-fi