Cocido

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsGarbanzo beans
3tablespoonsOlive oil
¼poundsBacon; diced
2Onions; diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
1poundsPork; cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1tablespoonPaprika
1Whole garlic head
Water
2Chorizos or other spicy dried sausage (about 1/2 pound); sliced
1Morcilla or blood sausage; sliced; optional
½poundsPotatoes; peeled and diced
1Green pepper; seeded and chopped
Salt

Directions

Soak garbanzo beans overnight in water to cover Next day, drain and set aside.

Heat oil over medium heat in heavy pan. Add bacon. onions, pork and paprika Cook, stirring, 10 minutes. Add garbanzo beans, garlic head and enough water to cover. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour.

When beans are soft but not tender, add chorizos and continue to cook 1 hour longer. Add Morcilla, potatoes, green pepper and salt to taste. Cook another 20 minutes.

Remove garlic head and serve cocido in soup bowls with crusty bread.

Accompany with sliced tmatoes dressed with olive oil and sherry vinegar.

Makes 8 servings.

WASHINGTON TIMES FOOD SECTION

JANUARY 24, 1996

SOAK BEANS OVERNIGHT

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