Yield: 4 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
6 slices | Bacon -- chopped |
1 medium | Onion -- chopped |
1 | 3 inch |
Slices | |
2 | Cloves garlic -- chopped |
¼ pounds | Ham -- in 1/2" cubes |
1 | 16 oz can |
6 cups | Water |
1 | 16 oz can |
1 pounds | Chaya * -- coarsely chopped |
Chorizo sausage -- in 1/4" | |
Whole tomatoes -- chopped | |
Garbanzo beans -- drained |
* Chaya is a leafy plant with a cabbage-like taste that has been used in Yucatan since pre-Hispanic times. Fresh spinach is an acceptable substitute.
Saute the bacon, onion, chorizo, garlic, and ham at medium heat until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the water, garbanzos, and chaya and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Recipe By : Chile Pepper Magazine - Oct. 1992 From: Gary Watson <watson@...> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 1995 09:09:32 -0800 (
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