quibombo (cuban okra stew)

Name: Quibombo (Cuban Okra Stew)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) okra, tops removed and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 - lemons, halved; 1 - green plantain; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/4 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup(s) chopped onion; 1/2 - green bell pepper, diced; 8 ounce(s) boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 8 ounce(s) shrimp, deveined but with shells left on; 3 - tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) apple cider or white distilled vinegar; 1 sprig(s) fresh oregano; - grilled or toasted bread, for serving

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Raven Higheagle

Prescott, AZ

Updated on May 21, 2014

Shrimp, tomatoes, bell pepper and pork are classic flavors in Cuban Quibombo and Cajun gumbo. Cuban quibombo stew relies not only on the naturally gooey moisture of the okra, but on the starchy addition of mashed green plantain, which are grown in abundance in Cuba.

Rate

prep time 40 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield Serves 8

Ingredients

8 ounces okra, tops removed and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 - lemons, halved
1 - green plantain
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 - green bell pepper, diced
8 ounces boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces shrimp, deveined but with shells left on
3 - tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider or white distilled vinegar
1 sprig fresh oregano
- grilled or toasted bread, for serving

How To Make quibombo (cuban okra stew)

Step 1

Place the chopped okra in a large mixing bowl. Cover with water and squeeze in lemon juice.

Step 2

Soak for 30 minutes and then drain the water. Rinse the okra under cool water and set aside.
Step 3

Meanwhile, peel and slice the plantain, and place in a 1-quart saucepan
Step 4

Cover with water, add salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes until very soft. Remove from heat, drain the water, and cool.
Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Set aside and allow to cool
Step 6

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan, and add the onions and bell peppers.
Step 7

Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the pork and shrimp, browning for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the pork is well cooked.
Step 8

Using a blender, puree the chopped tomatoes, garlic and 2 cups water
Step 9

Pour the puree into the saucepan, and add the vinegar, oregano and okra. Bring the stew to a simmer.
Step 10

Divide the mashed plantain into 12 equal portions and roll into balls.
Step 11

Place the balls in the simmering quibombo stew, and cover. Simmer on low for 5 minutes, until the plantain balls have dissolved.
Step 12

Stir once or twice to distribute the ingredients evenly. Remove the sprig of oregano before serving.
Step 13

Serve hot with grilled or toasted bread.
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