Soup Pozole a la Steinbeck

Pozole is a national Mexican corn-based dish.

Summary

Ingredients

• Pork (shoulder) 680 g
• Rapeseed oil 1 tbsp
• Chilli powder ancho 2 tbsp
• Smoked paprika 2 teaspoon
• Ground cumin 1 tbsp
• Oregano, fresh or dried 1 tbsp
• Dried coconut 480 g
• Tomatoes 400 g
• Chili chipotle 1 pc.
• Bulgarian green pepper 1 pc.
• Chicken broth 2 cups
• Chopped garlic 1 tbsp
• Lime 1 pc.
• Cilantro 1 bunch
• Sea salt
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion.
2. Add diced pork, ancho chilli powder, paprika, cumin, oregano. Mix.
3. Cook until the pork is golden brown on all sides.
4. Add corn, tomatoes, chipotle chilli, bell peppers, salt, pepper and chicken stock or water.
5. Reduce heat. Bring to a boil, then adjust to simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the pork is tender. If necessary, if the dish thickens a lot, you can add water during the simmering process.
6. Add garlic and simmer for another 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges when serving.