LOCRO

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried white corn, cracked if available
2 ears fresh yellow sweet corn cut off the cob
2 medium white onions, coarsely chopped
1 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
2 1/2'' thick slices of smoked bacon, cubed
2 chorizo colorado or other spicy cured sausage
2 each 1'' thick osso bucos or similar cut (rump, shoulder)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup butternut squash, peeled & diced small
1 cup batata (white yam) peeled & diced small
1 large baking potato peeled & diced small
2 plum tomatoes cut in small wedged
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1) Soak the white corn in 2 cups of water 2) In a large stewpot put the onions, garlic,m bacon, sausage and osso buco - cook over med heat until the onion are translucent. 3) Add the fresh corn, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper - continue to cook, stirring regularly for approx 10 min. *At this point you can transfer everything to a slow cooker 4) Add the soaked white corn (water & all). 5) Add hot water to the pot about 2'' above the level of the ingredients. 6) Add the remaining vegetables, stir & bring to a boil. 7) Reduce hear and simmer, covered, stirring every 15-20 min for 2-3 hour minimum. 8) Remove the osso buco bones and cut the meat into small pieces - return them to the pot 9) Continue to stir over low heat and begin to use the back of a wide spoon or spatula to start pressing the ingredients against the side of the pan. 10) The idea is the have the starchy vegetables and tomato disintegrate into the stew. The stew will gradually become thicker & thicker as you cook it.

Sadia Mim
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This locro is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Ian Rivera
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I made this locro for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Anas Al Rafi
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This locro was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good soup. I would recommend adding some more spices to give it more flavor.


Ayanda Mbatha
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I'm not a big fan of locro, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and satisfying.


Rili Rrjolli
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This locro is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and onions and it turned out great.


Kimera Victoria
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I made this locro in my slow cooker and it was perfect. The flavors had time to meld and the soup was so tender and flavorful.


Njabulo Zabelo
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This locro was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of beans and vegetables and it turned out great.


Irfanali Gaho110
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I've made this locro several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.


Ramraj Gupta
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This locro was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


AAS AHP
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I made this locro for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The soup was flavorful and satisfying.


Yasir Ali Bajar
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This locro was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the soup was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.