Soup, Chili, Stew and Dumpling Recipes
Country Ham Stew with Sweet Peppers and Cilantro
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons curry powder (to taste)
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup seeded and chopped ripe tomatoes or drained, canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red or yellow sweet peppers or a combination, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon seeded, minced jalapeno or serrano chile (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 1/2 pounds country ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 bottle of pale beer
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- 3 cups hot, cooked rice, made from 1 cup long grain rice
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the curry in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft, but not brown. Add tomatoes and cook for a minute or two. Stir in the sweet peppers, chile and raisins. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add remaining olive oil to a separate skillet and heat over moderate heat. Add ham and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown. Add beer; cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the ham and liquid to the vegetables and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Uncover, stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve accompanied by hot rice.