Today I share my recipe for Ollucos with meat, this is a stew, fast and very tasty, the Ollucos are very similar to a potato, both are tubers, Ollucos are also known as “Papa Lisa” or “Melloco” in other regions of the country, This dish was prepared by my mother and grandmother on cold days and honestly I did not like it much as a child, this recipe seeks to rescue those flavors of Olluco with meat and balance them a little so that people of all ages can enjoy them
Below are some common questions.
Where can I get Ollucos? – In markets, you can find canned or frozen, if you are in Peru, Ecuador, or near these countries, you can also find fresh.
Is this dish spicy? – Peruvian Food in general has some spice but it should not be so spicy
Is this an appetizer or a main course? – We serve this in Peru as the main dish, and they accompany it with rice.
Simple ingredients can make a great dish!Â
We start with the meat, and choose a cut with some fat, fat adds flavor to the stew.
Let the onions and garlic, cook until translucid, Aji Panca will add some balance to the mix.
Tubers like Olluco do not need much water to be cooked, more than 80% of Ollucos are made up of water.
Ollucos with meat is a great dish full of flavor. try this recipe and let me know what you think!Â