Traditional Navajo Recipes
Dried Corn Soup
Recipe by Elaya K Tsosie
Wash dried corn thoroughly, soak overnight, drain when ready to use.
- 3 cups dried corn
- 12 cups water
- 1 1/2 lb. cubed pork (or beef)
- 1 diced onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 6 crushed red chili pods
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 3 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Boil dried corn until tender - about 3 1/2 hr. in 6 cups water.
Brown meat, add onion and garlic, saut‚ together until tender, drain off excess fat.
Add pork, chili pods, oregano, salt, pepper and 6 cups water to cooked corn.
Simmer for 1 hour or until the meat and corn are tender.
Makes 2 quarts
Note:
Dried corn may be cooked in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes at about 15 lb. pressure.
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Updated: 7 Apr 97