cuban quimbombó (cuban okra)

Name: Cuban Quimbombó (Cuban Okra)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) okra, caps and tips trimmed off; 2 cup(s) vegetable oil; 2 large onion, minced; 4 - tomatoes, chopped; 12 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 - ají cachucha pepper, minced; 8 slice(s) bacon; 2 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds; 1 cup(s) ham stock or pork stock; - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

review

Private Recipe by

Raven Higheagle

@ravenhigheagle

Prescott, AZ

Cuban Quimbombó is a bit like gumbo: the fundamental elements are always the same, but everyone has his or her own "special ingredients." In short, there is a lot of room for interpretation and personalized seasoning. This version is made with onion, tomato, bacon, and of course, okra.

yield serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For cuban quimbombó (cuban okra)

2 lb

okra, caps and tips trimmed off
2 c

vegetable oil
2 lg

onion, minced
4

tomatoes, chopped
12 clove

garlic, minced
2

ají cachucha pepper, minced
8 slice

bacon
2 Tbsp

toasted sesame seeds
1 c

ham stock or pork stock
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make cuban quimbombó (cuban okra)

1
Slice the okra into rounds and keep the pieces in cool water until ready to cook. Be sure to dry the okra well before adding to the pot.

2
In a medium-sized caldero (Dutch oven), heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat until sizzling. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic and ají. Cook, stirring, into a sofrito.
3
Add the bacon to the sofrito. Using your spoon, break the strips of bacon up into smaller pieces
4
Add the okra and toasted sesame seeds. Stir the ingredients well and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the ham broth
5
Lower heat and cook until the okra is soft to the touch but not falling apart. Serve as a caldo (broth) or spoon over white rice for a thicker, heartier meal.
6
Note: Aji Cachucha Peppers can be ordered on line from www.cubanfoodmarket.com or by calling 1-877-999-9945
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