4lbs.pork ribsI tried lean cuts or pork loin but it is not the same
Mote white cornMote white corn from Bolivia
1White Onion
1Green Onion
1teaspoonAji AmarilloYellow Pepper Paste (Inca Foods, from Amazon link)
1teaspoonAji Amarillo spiceground dried pepper that I got in Bolivia
1tablespoonancho powder
1tablespooncumin
1tablespoonpaparika
1teaspoonBlack Pepper
4garlic cloves minced
Carne Asada Seasoning
Chuño this is a naturally freeze dried potato from Bolivia
Instructions
Prepare the pork ribs.
a. Wash the pork ribs under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
b. Cut the pork ribs into individual pieces for easier cooking.
c. Season the pork ribs with Carne Asada seasoning, making sure to coat them evenly.
d. Set aside and let the pork ribs marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the white corn (Mote).
a. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
b. Add the white corn (Mote) to the boiling water and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender.
c. Drain the cooked white corn and set aside.
Sauté the onions and garlic.
a. Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
b. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
c. Add the white onion, sliced, and the green onion, chopped, to the skillet.
d. Sauté the onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
Prepare the spice mixture.
a. In a small bowl, combine the Aji Amarillo paste, Aji Amarillo spice, ancho powder, cumin, paprika, and black pepper.
b. Mix well until all the spices are evenly incorporated.
Cook the pork ribs.
a. In the same skillet with the sautéed onions, increase the heat to medium-high.
b. Place the marinated pork ribs in the skillet and sear them on each side until they develop a brown crust.
c. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the prepared spice mixture to the skillet.
d. Stir the pork ribs and spice mixture together until the ribs are coated.
Add the cooked white corn.
a. Gently add the cooked white corn (Mote) to the skillet with the pork ribs.
b. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Simmer the fricase.
a. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
b. Allow the fricasé to simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
c. The pork ribs should become tender and the flavors will meld together.
Serve and enjoy.
a. Once the fricasé is cooked to perfection, remove it from the heat.
b. Serve the Bolivian Fricasé hot, accompanied by a side of Chuño, the freeze-dried potato from Bolivia.
c. Enjoy this traditional Bolivian dish with friends and family.
Notes
Marinate the pork ribs for a longer time, up to overnight, for more flavorful results.Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork ribs are cooked to the proper internal temperature.Garnish the finished dish with freshly chopped cilantro for added freshness.Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less Aji Amarillo paste and spice according to personal preference.To save time, you can cook the white corn (Mote) ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.