Locro

Step by stepInstructions

1. Drain and rinse the soaked hominy and beans and place them in a large pot with the water; bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
2. Add the beef, pork, chorizo, bacon, onion, and scallions and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the squash, paprika, cumin, and salt and continue simmering for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the hominy is very tender and the stew is thick and creamy.
4. When the stew is nearly done, make the quiquirimichi: fry 1 chopped onion in 3 tablespoons of oil with 2 teaspoons of paprika and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes until soft, then set aside.
5. Season the locro with salt to taste and ladle into deep bowls with a spoonful of quiquirimichi on top.
6. Let the pot sit for 10 minutes off the heat before serving — it thickens further and tastes even better.