Ayacucho Hominy Soup (Patasca Ayacuchana) is a traditional Peruvian dish, made with hominy, beef or lamb, and tripe in a thick, flavorful broth. It is considered a festive soup, very popular in Ayacucho, where it is served during patronal celebrations and family gatherings. At our catering service, Ayacucho hominy soup becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hominy (peeled and cooked corn)
- 500 g beef or lamb (cut into chunks)
- 250 g tripe (cleaned and cubed)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 sprig mint or fresh cilantro
- 2 liters water or beef broth
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook the meats
- In a large pot, place beef and tripe with water and salt.
- Cook for 1 hour until tender.
- Add hominy and potatoes
- Add cooked hominy and cubed potatoes.
- Cook for 30 more minutes.
- Make the sauté base
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
- Add salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Combine everything
- Add the sauté base to the broth with meats, hominy, and potatoes.
- Simmer for 15 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve
- Serve Ayacucho hominy soup hot.
- Garnish with mint or fresh cilantro.
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