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Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Vaho
Nicaraguan vaho steams marinated beef with cassava, plantains, and vegetables in leaves until tender.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~522 kcal🇳🇮 Nicaraguan🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 95 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 2 h 10 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking1 h 35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 900 g Beef brisket
- 600 g Cassava
- 2 Green plantains
- 1 Ripe plantain
- 2 Onions
- 3 Tomatoes
- 2 Kapya peppers
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Orange juice
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 4 clove Garlic
- 4 Banana leaves
- 1.5 tsp(~7.5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the beef brisket with orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the meat in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
4 hr240:00 - 3
Cut the cassava and plantains into large pieces.
- 4
Line the bottom of the pot with banana leaves.
- 5
Place the meat, cassava, plantains, onions, tomatoes, and kapya peppers on the leaves.
- 6
Add 1 cup water to the pot and close the lid.
- 7
Steam the vaho over low heat for 95 minutes.
1 hr 35 min95:00
💡 Tip: Let the meat sit in citrus juice, but balance the salt close to cooking; a long salty marinade can make the meat overly salty.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve vaho on a wide platter with cabbage salad and optional hot pepper pickles.
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- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~522
kcal calories
34
g protein
54
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 42%Fat 32%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Vaho make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Vaho take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 95 minutes; 130 minutes in total.Is Vaho difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Vaho have?
Approximately 522 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 54g, fat: 18g.Is Vaho allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Vaho belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nicaraguan cuisine.How many ingredients does Vaho need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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