Cachupa

Traditional Cape Verdean stew made with corn, beans and meat.

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Cooking time: 8 Minutes

Total duration: 8 Minutes

High in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.

Cachupa is a slow-cooked stew from Cape Verde, known as the country's national dish. It is made with corn (hominy), beans, and various meats, which can include sausage, chicken, goat or fish. The dish is traditionally cooked overnight and eaten for breakfast.

Ingredients

Beans stew meat Cape Verde Cachupa Hominy Main Course
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short description

Soak hominy and beans overnight.
In a large pot, combine soaked hominy, beans, and meats.
Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
Cook on low heat for 8 hours.

detailed description

Soak hominy and beans in a large bowl of water overnight.
In a large pot, combine the soaked hominy, beans, sausage, chicken, goat meat, and fish.
Add enough water to the pot to fully cover all the ingredients.
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the hominy and beans are soft and the meats are fully cooked.

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