Haitian Hot Pot Reicpe
Haitian Hot Pot
Haitian cuisine is a melting pot of African, Creole, French, and native island cultures. The spicy soups and stews include squash, potatoes, turnips, beans, and of course, tropical chili peppers.
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Cook Time
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 hour 10 min
Ready in: 1 hour 25 min
Yields: 8 Servings
Haitian Cooking
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green or gred bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 cups butternut squash or west indian pumpkin, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, coursely chopped
- 1 medium turnip, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and chili pepper and cook, stirring, for 5- 6 minutes over medium high heat. Add 8 cups water, the squash, potatoes, turnip, parsley, thyme, salt, and turmeric and bring to a simmer. Cook for 40 - 45 minutes over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and cook for about 5 minutes more. Tho thicken, mash the squash and potatoes against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and serve at once. Accompany with warm crusty bread.
Shopping Tip
West Indian pumpkin, is also called Cababaza,and is available in Caribbean and Latin American markets and occasionally at well-stocked supermarkets.
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