Locro

Ingredients11

• dried white hominy400 g
• dried white beans200 g
• pumpkin500 g
• beef stewing meat400 g
• pork shoulder300 g
• chorizo200 g
• onion1
• sweet paprika2 tbsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• salt2 tsp
• spring onions4

Method

1. Soak the hominy and white beans in plenty of water overnight, then drain.
2. Cut the beef and pork into large chunks and the pumpkin into pieces. Slice the onion and chorizo.
3. Put the hominy, beans, meats, and onion in a large pot, cover with water, and simmer gently for about 2 hours.
4. Add the pumpkin, chorizo, paprika, cumin, and salt. Cook until the corn is tender and the stew is thick, about 1 hour more.
5. Stir and mash some of the pumpkin and beans into the broth to thicken it.
6. Rest the locro briefly, then serve hot garnished with chopped spring onions.