RCI-SP.004.0104.001
Chimole
Chimole from the Recidemia collection
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- ⅓ lb
- 1 tbsp
- 2 unit
- ground pork or a mixture of ground pork and ground steak 5 kg12 lb
- 4 tsp
- ½ tsp
- 2 large
- big hot pepper (pierced)3 unit
- block black recardo (softened in 1½ cup water)1 unit
- 2 unit
- 4 unit
- apasote leaves (crumbled)5 -15 unit
Method
1
Combine the ground pork (and ground steak if using) with salt, pepper, and crumbled oregano leaves in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
2
Shape the seasoned meat mixture into small balls or oval patties, about the size of golf balls. Set aside on a plate.
3
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the meatballs on all sides until golden, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
10 minutes
4
In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the crushed garlic plugs and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4 minutes
5
Stir in the softened black recardo that has been dissolved in 1½ cups of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Mix until well combined.
2 minutes
6
Return the browned meatballs to the pot and add the stewing chicken (cut into pieces if desired). Pour in enough water to cover the meat by about 2 inches.
2 minutes
7
Add the pierced hot peppers and sliced tomatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally.
60 minutes
8
After 60 minutes of simmering, peel and halve the hard-boiled eggs. Gently add them to the pot along with the crumbled apasote leaves.
2 minutes
9
Continue simmering for another 20-30 minutes until the chicken is very tender and the broth has developed a rich, dark color.
25 minutes
10
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. The chimole should be a rich, dark stew with tender meat and a complex, savory flavor.