Quimbombo con Carne de Puerco y Bolitas de Platano/Okra Stew with Pork and Plantain Dumplings

Recipe courtesy of Ana Sofia Pelaez

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Quimbombo con Carne de Puerco y Bolitas de Platano/Okra Stew with Pork and Plantain Dumplings

Name: Quimbombo con Carne de Puerco y Bolitas de Platano/Okra Stew with Pork and Plantain Dumplings
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh okra; 20 to 24 plantain dumplings (see below); 1/4 pound slab bacon, cubed; 1 pound lean pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup naranja agria (50/50 fresh orange juice combined with fresh lime juice); 1 large white onion, peeled and chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 1 to 2 large tomatoes, cut in half horizontally; 4 to 5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine

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Quimbombo may refer to both the pods and the prepared stew in all of its variations. When choosing okra, look for shorter pods, no longer than 3 inches long, that are firm and unblemished. The pods should be well rinsed, dried and trimmed just before using. To cut down on the mucilage, sliced pods can also be pre-soaked in cold water with about a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Drain well before using. The okra should only be added in the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking so that they're tender but not mushy.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh okra

20 to 24 plantain dumplings (see below)

1/4 pound slab bacon, cubed

1 pound lean pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks

3 garlic cloves, peeled

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup naranja agria (50/50 fresh orange juice combined with fresh lime juice)

1 large white onion, peeled and chopped

1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

1 to 2 large tomatoes, cut in half horizontally

4 to 5 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup dry white wine

Directions

Rinse the okra pods well and blot the pods with paper towels.
Using the side of a large knife or mortar and pestle, mash the garlic to a paste and combine well with salt and pepper. Add citrus juices. In a large glass bowl, pour marinade over pork chunks and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a large heavy pot or dutch oven, saute the bacon over medium-high heat until it begins to render its fat, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain pork chunks well and reserve the marinade. Pat chunks dry then add to the pot, turning them until they are browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Lower heat to medium, add the onions and peppers and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Pass the cut tomatoes through a box grater, reserving the pulp and juice and discarding the skin. Add the tomato pulp, broth, and wine. Slowly bring to a steady simmer then cook an additional 10 minutes. To prepare the okra, trim the ends then slice the pods into 1/4-inch rounds, dropping them into the pot as you go, cook an additional 10 minutes. The pork should be cooked through and fork tender. Add the plantain dumplings and simmer until warmed through, about 5 more minutes.

Plantain Dumplings:

Yield: 20-24 dumplings.

Cut the plantains in half, leaving the peels on. Put plantains in a heavy saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a rolling boil. Lower to heat to medium and simmer covered until the plantains are tender and peeking out of the peel, about 10 minutes.
When cool enough to handle but still warm, peel, place in a large bowl and mash together. Scoop out one tablespoon of mashed plantain and shape into 1-inch balls.

Cook’s Note

Naranja agria is made from sour or Seville oranges that are available in many Latin American markets. If you cannot find fresh sour oranges, a mixture that is equal parts fresh orange juice to lime juice is preferable to the pre-bottled marinades.

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