Panamanian Mondongo

Mondongo is one of the most renowned delicacies of Panamanian cuisine, featuring a very juicy stew that evokes authentic Afro-Caribbean flavors. Typically, this dish is seasoned with vegetables and flavored with herbs.

Panamanian mondongo is a traditional recipe with deep roots in Panama's Afro-Caribbean culinary heritage. 

We hope you enjoy preparing this delicious recipe together. 

Panamanian Mondongo

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
4 Servings

Ingredients

Panamanian Mondongo

1 ½ kilogram of Mondongo

1 cup of Olive oil

1 cup of Chopped onion

3 Garlic cloves

1 can of Tomato sauce

1 Chombo chili chopped

2 cups of Potatoes cut into cubes

2 cups of Carrots chopped into cubes

1 A bunch of cilantro

2 cups of Hot water

2 teaspoons of Salt

1 teaspoon of Pepper

2 Lemons

3 tablespoons of Oil

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first wash the mondongo well by rubbing it with lemon.

Step 2 : Then, place it in a pressure cooker with plenty of water and cook for about 30 minutes until tender.

Step 3 : In a pot, heat a bit of oil and sauté the onions with the garlic for about 2 minutes until wilted.

Step 4 : Next, add the tomato sauce, chopped cilantro, potatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper.

Step 5 : Cook this mixture for 10 minutes.

Step 6 : Once this time has passed, add the previously cooked mondongo pieces along with the chopped chili.

Step 7 : Cook everything for another 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 8 : Finally, serve this exquisite dish hot, and it can be accompanied by white rice.

Step 9 : Enjoy!

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Wash the mondongo well by rubbing it with lemon and cook in a pressure cooker with water for 30 minutes until tender. Panamanian Mondongo - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Sauté in a skillet with oil the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until wilted. Panamanian Mondongo - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Add the tomato sauce, cilantro, potatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper; cook for 10 minutes. Panamanian Mondongo - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Add the cooked mondongo and chopped chili, cook an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Panamanian Mondongo - Preparation - Step 4
Step 5 : Serve hot. Panamanian Mondongo - Preparation - Step 5

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