El pilco is a true delight in stew form, made with grains, vegetables, and greens that come together to create a thick and extremely flavorful dish. There's no doubt that it's a dish to enjoy slowly and with pleasure!
It is a traditional dish that transports us to the land of the Mapuche, with a history rooted in the fusion of indigenous ingredients and European cuisine.
This iconic stew has been a pillar on tables across generations, highlighting the value of the land and the diversity of flavors in our gastronomy.
El pilco
Ingredients
1 cup of Grains
6 Corn cobs
2 Onions
2 Garlic cloves
6 Basil leaves
1 Chili pepper
Oil
Pumpkin
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Chop the corn cobs, pumpkin, and wash them along with the grains and set aside.
Step 2 : In a pot with water, add the grains along with the pumpkin and basil, plus a bit of salt, and cook for half an hour.
Step 3 : In a skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil, add the onions and the rest of the ingredients, cooking for about 8 minutes.
Step 4 : Then, in the pot with grains, add the corn and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 5 : Next, mix the sauté with the pumpkin mixture from the pot and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
Step 6 : Serve and add a little butter.
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