World Flavors Cookbook

Caldo de Bolas de Verde

Name: Caldo de Bolas de Verde
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: Beef ribs and vegetables for broth 4 green plantains (boiled and mashed) Filling: ground beef, peas, carrots, raisins, hard-boiled egg Peanut paste Cilantro and lime

A rich beef soup featuring giant plantain dumplings stuffed with meat and vegetables.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

Beef ribs and vegetables for broth 4 green plantains (boiled and mashed) Filling: ground beef, peas, carrots, raisins, hard-boiled egg Peanut paste Cilantro and lime

Instructions

Prepare a flavorful beef broth with corn on the cob and yuca. Make a dough from mashed green plantains and some peanut paste. Form into large hollow balls. Stuff with the beef and vegetable mixture. Carefully drop the balls into the simmering soup and cook until they float. Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro.