Discover how to make a delicious Nicaraguan indio viejo, a traditional recipe full of flavor and heritage that only Nicaraguan women truly know.
Indio Viejo is a traditional Nicaraguan dish, full of flavor and made with native ingredients.
Learn how to cook this delicious delicacy by following these simple steps.
Indio Viejo Pinolero
Ingredients
1 ½ pound of Beef steak
3 Medium-sized tomatoes
4 cups of Corn dough
2 Mint
½ tablespoon of Achiote
4 ounces of Sour orange
4 ounces of Butter
2 liters of Water
3 Large chiltomas
2 Medium yellow onions
7 Garlic cloves
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The meat is washed and boiled with garlic, salt, an onion, and a chiltoma until tender.
Step 2 : Then, it is drained and shredded, reserving the broth.
Step 3 : Next, finely chop the remaining onion, chiltoma, tomatoes, and mint, then sauté them in butter along with the shredded meat.
Step 4 : Dissolve the corn dough in the broth from the meat and add achiote, pepper, and sour orange juice or lime.
Step 5 : Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly.
Step 6 : If necessary, add more water.
Step 7 : When the dough is cooked, add the sautéed ingredients, mix well, and let it rest before serving.
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