The Exotic Kitchens of Peru/Copeland Marks 1996

Spaghetti with Two Meats (Sopa Seca)

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8-10


INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon corn oil 2 cloves garlic, ground to a paste with 2 tablespoons water 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup chopped ripe tomato 1 pound boneless beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 2-1/2 cups water 1 pound spaghettic (#8), broken in half
6 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped



1 Heat the oil in a pan. Add the garlic, onion, pepper, cumin, salt, and tomato and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the 2 meats and potatoes and fry over low heat for 5 minutes.
2 Add 1 cup of the water, cover the pan, and cook until the meats are almost tender, about 45 minutes.
3 Add the spaghetti to the paan with the remaining 1-1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes until al dente. Stir in the cilantro. The sopa seca should be moist, the meat tender, but there should be very little sauce.

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