Cachupinha

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Cachupinha

Cachupinha is a traditional Cape Verdean recipe for a classic stew of corn kernels with smoked sausage squash and broad (fava) beans in a tomato-based sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Cape Verdean version of: Cachupinha.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Pork Recipes Vegetable Recipes Cape-verde Recipes

Ingredients:

corn kernels from 5 fresh corn cobs
100g smoked sausage
1/4 fresh squash, sliced
225g broad (fava) beans
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
6 crushed peppercorns
1 bunch coriander (cilantro), chopped
1 large onion, sliced

Method:

Add the corn kernels into a pan. Meanwhile gently fry the onion, sausage and peppercorns in the olive oil. Add to the sweetcorn along with all the remaining ingredients and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.

Season with salt, sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve.