Puerto Rican Cuajito Recipe
Puerto Rican Cuajito is a famous and special dish. It is very popular in Puerto Rican cuisine. It is made using a special part of pork.
Ingredients
- Pork stomach cleaned, bite-sized pieces = 2 lbs
- Green bananas peeled, sliced = 2
- Green plantains peeled, sliced = 2
- Yam peeled, diced = 1
- Onion finely chopped = 1
- Garlic minced = 4 cloves
- Bay leaves = 2
- Oregano = 1 tablespoon
- Annatto achiote oil = 1 tablespoon
- Salt = To taste
- Pepper = To taste
- Water for boiling = As needed
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add pork stomach and boil for 10 minutes.
- Discard the water to remove impurities.
- Refill the pot with fresh water.
- Add pork stomach, bananas, plantains, and yam.
- Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and oregano.
- Season with salt, pepper, and annatto oil.
- Bring to a simmer and cover the pot.
- Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.
- Check seasoning and adjust as needed before serving.
Notes
- Cook the meat thoroughly over low heat.
- Adjust the spices to your taste.
- Let the dish rest for a while after cooking.
- You can also add vegetables to it.