Quinoa Pork Soup Sopa De Quinua Con Chancho Ecuador Food

QUINOA PORK SOUP - SOPA DE QUINUA CON CHANCHO - ECUADOR

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy 4-qt. sauce pan over low heat. Stir in the annatto or paprika, then add the scallions, leeks, tomato, garlic paste, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium, add the pork cubes and cook for a couple of minutes, tossing so they are well coated with the vegetable mixture.
• Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pick through the quinoa to remove any impurities. Place it into a large sieve or a small-holed strainer and immerse the sieve or strainer into a large pot of cold water. Rub the quinoa between your hands until the water is cloudy. Lift the sieve or strainer out and discard the water. Repeat this process until the water remains clear. It is very important to wash the quinoa well, or it will be bitter.
• Bring 1 1/3 c water to a boil. Add quinoa, stir, cover and reduce heat to simmer. It should have absorbed the water in about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff a bit with a fork. Set quinoa aside.
• Puree the peanuts or peanut butter with the milk. Set aside.
• Add the potatoes, quinoa, and peanut puree. Partially cover and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Add the peas, basil and cayenne, and cook for a couple of minutes to heat the peas through.
• Taste for seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with the parsley.

PERUVIAN PORK AND QUINOA SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season the pork butt generously with salt and pepper. Place the pork in a roasting pan, cover with foil and roast until tender, at least 4 hours. Dice the pork and reserve 4 cups. Set aside the remaining pork for another use.
• Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
• Add the quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Toss the yams in some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the yams in the oven until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Reserve 2 cups and set aside any remaining yam for another use.
• Heat the remaining 1/3 cup oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion and 1 teaspoon of salt and saute until translucent. Add the garlic, coriander and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
• Add the cooked quinoa, the 4 cups pork and 2 cups yams. Adjust the seasoning with salt and white pepper to taste, then add the lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

QUINOA SOUP FROM ECUADOR

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa 3 times and drain well.
• Saute the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the salt and cumin.
• Add the quinoa, potatoes, tomatoes, water and soy milk.
• Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, then cover and let simmer until potatoes are tender.
• You may add water or milk if necessary.