התמונה להמחשה בלבדVenezuelan Sancocho
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In venezuelan sancocho, Lbs Hind Shank, small Onion and Pepper are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Add hind shank, 1 halved small onion, halved sweet pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves, the dark green leaves of the leek, and stock to a large stockpot. Cook for 45-60 minutes; stop when the meat is fork-tender. NOTE: the meat can take a bit longer to be fork-tender; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.
- 2When the meat is tender, remove the big pieces of vegetables and bones. Discard.
- 3
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1616
- Protein
- 100g
- Carbs
- 2.3g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Immersion blender
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil, stirring from the base when directed. Check the final texture before adjusting only the seasoning already listed in the recipe.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In venezuelan sancocho, Lbs Hind Shank, small Onion and Pepper are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
