Medium
Cape Verdean
Xerem de Festa
Festive Cape Verdean cornmeal dish with meat and vegetables - celebration food.
150
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
120 min
Cook Time
150 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
2.00 cups
Coarse cornmeal
2.00 lbs
Pork ribs
cut into pieces
1.00 lb
Chicken thighs
bone-in
1.00 small head
Cabbage
chopped
2.00 medium
Sweet potato
cubed
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00
Bay leaves
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Brown pork ribs and chicken in large pot.
15 minutes
2
Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
5 minutes
3
Cover with water and simmer 1 hour.
60 minutes
4
Add sweet potato and cook 15 minutes.
15 minutes
5
Gradually stir in cornmeal, avoiding lumps.
6
Add cabbage and simmer 20 minutes, stirring.
20 minutes
7
Season and serve hot for celebrations.