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This rich soup features tender meats, white beans, and hominy corn, simmered until the pumpkin creates a creamy, golden base.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":130,"totalMinutes":150,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"300g white hominy corn","name":"White Hominy","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried hominy","notes":"soaked overnight","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g white butter beans","name":"Butter Beans","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried white beans","notes":"soaked overnight","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"800g pumpkin","name":"Pumpkin","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"lb","form":"peeled and cubed","notes":"Kabocha or similar firm squash","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"250g pork belly","name":"Pork belly","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"","group":"meat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 Spanish chorizo","name":"Chorizo","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"meat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 onions","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"4 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"8 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tsp sweet paprika","name":"Paprika","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"sweet","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Drain the pre-soaked hominy corn and white beans.","group":"Preparation","title":"Drain the pre-soaked hominy corn and white beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the pork belly until it begins to release its fat. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for another 3 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a large heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the pork belly","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until translucent.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chopped onions and minced garlic","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the corn, beans, and 2 liters (8 1/2 cups) of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the corn, beans, and 2 liters of water","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the cubed pumpkin, paprika, and cumin. Stir well. Continue simmering for another 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin has disintegrated and the stew is thick.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the cubed pumpkin, paprika, and cumin","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Locro is the slow simmer which allows the pumpkin to dissolve completely, thickening the broth into a creamy consistency. Always soak your dried corn and beans for at least 12 hours before cooking.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Argentinian","Andean"]},"course":["main","soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute","boil"],"equipment":["large pot","wooden spoon","knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"Large servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Locro tastes even better the next day. Reheat slowly with a splash of water if it has thickened too much."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in airtight containers once cooled.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Flocro_ed79e503e9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8f5fb874-142f-4715-97e1-ec5521bf9ba2","imageAlt":"Traditional Locro — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["traditional","hearty","pumpkin","stew","corn","winter"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Locro","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:31:34.956Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:31:34.956Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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