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Sancochado

This is a traditional hearty Peruvian soup that can be made as simple or elaborate as you want.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Peruvian
Keyword bean soup, beef, main, Peruvian cuisine, Peruvian food, pork
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Brining time 2 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces beef osso buco
  • 600 g pork belly
  • 1 leek coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery sticks coarsely chopped
  • 500 g cassava
  • 4 medium potatoes (I used Nicola) peeled and halved
  • 4 chorizos
  • 2 cups pumpkin diced
  • 1/2 green cabbage sliced
  • salt and pepper

Pseudo huancaína sauce

  • 4 Peruvian yellow chillies in brine (or fresh yellow chillies) seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 small red onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • 4 tbsp goat's milk curd
  • 100 g goat's feta cheese

Salsa criolla

  • 1 red onion
  • 4-5 limes
  • 2 small hot chilies optional
  • coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Brine the osso buco in water and about 2 tablespoons of sea salt for at least 2 hours. Do the same with the pork belly.
  • Rinse the meats and place in a big pot. Add leek, carrots, celery and enough water to cover. Cook on medium-low heat until the meats are tender (1.5-2 hours).
  • While the meats are cooking, boil the cassava for 30 minutes or until soft.
  • Also halve and pan-fry the chorizos. When done, keep warm.
  • When the meats are ready, remove from the pot and keep warm.
  • Add potatoes to the pot and 2-3 teaspoons of salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin and cabbage, cook for about 10 minutes more, until the pumpkin is tender. Check seasoning.
  • Plate the solids and pour the broth in a cup. Serve with pseudo huancaína sauce and salsa criolla on the side.

Pseudo huancaína sauce

  • Melt the ghee in a small pan over low heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic, cook for about 10 minutes until soft. If using fresh chillies, throw it in the pan, too. Let cool down.
  • Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Salsa criolla

  • Finely slice the onion.
  • Optional but recommended: soak onion in cold water for a few hours, then drain in a strainer.
  • Add lime juice, finely chopped chilies (if using) and finely chopped coriander leaves. Chill in the fridge until serving.