Colombian Beans

Servings: 4 Portions

Ingredients

• 3 San Miguel pinto beans
• ½ pound of pork hoof
• 3 cups of water
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ green plantain cut into small pieces
• Stew
• 1 tablespoon onion minced
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup spring onion minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ¼ cup coriander chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

• In a large pot add the pork hooves and water.
• Over medium-high heat, bring the to a boil, cover the pot and lower the heat to medium-low.
• Allow the pork until tender, about 2 hours.
• In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, add the tomatoes, onions, salt, garlic, coriander and cumin powder and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the beans, plantain pieces, carrots, and salt.
• Cover and cook for an hour or until the beans are fully cooked. (Add more water if necessary).
• Accompany it with rice and slices of plantains.