Medium
Cape Verdean
Cachupa Rica
Cape Verde's national dish - hearty stew with corn, beans, vegetables, and meat. A symbol of Cape Verdean culture and community.
180
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
60 min
Prep Time
120 min
Cook Time
180 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 cups
Dried corn
soaked overnight
1.00 cup
Lima beans
soaked overnight
1.00 lb
Pork shoulder
cubed
0.50 lb
Linguiça sausage
sliced
2.00 medium
Sweet potato
cubed
1.00 small head
Cabbage
chopped
1.00 cup
Cassava
cubed
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00
Bay leaves
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Boil soaked corn and beans until tender, about 1 hour.
60 minutes
2
In large pot, brown pork and sausage with onions.
10 minutes
3
Add cooked corn, beans, and their cooking liquid.
4
Add garlic, bay leaves, and simmer for 30 minutes.
30 minutes
5
Add sweet potato and cassava, cook until tender.
20 minutes
6
Add cabbage in final 10 minutes.
10 minutes
7
Season and serve hot. Traditionally shared with family.