Corn, Bean, and Pumpkin Stew
Ingredients1 cup pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
Salt
1 pound tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled, seeded, and chopped; juice reserved
3 ears corn (about 1.5 cup kernels) (taste best if use fresh corn)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp oregano
1-inch piece cinnamon stick
3 cloves
4 tbsp oil
1 large onion, cut into a medium dice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp paprika
2 cups bean broth
3 cups pumpkin or winter squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped
Cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
ProcedureIf you have not pre-soaked the beans, clean them, rinse them well, cover them with boiling water, and let them soak for 1 hour. Drain them, cover them with fresh water, and bring to a boil. Add ½ tsp salt and cook about 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender. Drain the beans, and reserve the cooking liquid .
Warm a small skillet and toast the cumin seeds unti their fragrance emerges; then add the oregano, stir for 5 seconds, and quickly transfer the spices to a plate or bowl so they don’t burn. Combine them with cinnamon and the cloves, and grind to a powder in an electric spice mill.
Heat the oil in a wide skillet and sauté the onion briskly over high heat for 1 minute; then lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic, the spices, the paprika, and 1 tsp salt. Stir well to combine; then add ½ cup reserved bean broth or stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft. Next add the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Then add the pumpkin or winter squash along with another cup of bean broth or stock. After 20 to 30 minutes, or when the pumpkin is about half-cooked (soft but still too firm to eat) add the corn, the beans, and the fresh chilies. Thin with the reserved tomato juice, adding more broth or stock as necessary. Cook until the pumpkin is tender. Check the seasoning and add more stock or broth if necessary. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Even though there is corn in the stew, corn bread or tortillas make a good accompaniment .
Recipe from The Green Cookbook by Deborah Madison and Edward Espe Brown.Note: LN đã làm món này nhiều lần. Khi làm nên dùng bắp tươi thì sẽ ngon ngọt đặc biệt.