Sancoche

Another Spanish inspired dish, Sancoche is a hearty, one pot stew that is sure to fill you up!

Ingredients:

225g corned (salt) beef, cut into 2cm cubes

450g beef, cut into 2cm cubes

3 tbsp vegetable oil

2 large onions, chopped

2l beef stock

1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

150g yellow split peas (or black-eyed peas)

250ml coconut cream

350g sweet potatoes, peeled and cit into 3cm cubes

350g yam or cassava, peeled and cut into 3cm cubes

6 eddoes, peeled and cut into 3cm cubes

2 green plantains cut into 3cm lengths

750g potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm cubes

1 Habanero chilli (Congo pepper), whole

salt and freshly-hround black pepper, to taste

Method:

Heat the oil in a large flame-proof casserole and use to fry the beef (both kinds) until lightly browned. Add the onions and fry for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle the thyme over the top, season then add the split peas and stock. Mix well, bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.

Now stir-in all the remaining ingredients (leave the chilli whole) then bring the mixture back to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for a further 30 minutes, or until all the ingredients are tender (add more water if the mixture starts looking too dry). Remove the habanero chilli, adjust the seasonings and serve.

Image from http://trishascorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Sancoche-300x157.jpg
Recipe from http://recipeisland.com/blog1/recipe-island/trinidad-tobago-recipes/trinidad-tobago-sancoche/