The Pozol Tico is a traditional Costa Rican soup, prepared with corn and seasoned meat with garlic, cumin, and pepper. Slow-cooked, this nutritional powerhouse is a treat for the palate, perfect for enjoying on any special occasion.
In the home kitchen, the corn is prepared with care and mixed with seasoned meat.
The slow cooking and addition of spices create an aromatic and flavorful broth.
Serving it with crispy tortillas, the Pozol Tico becomes a comforting dish to share with family.
Enjoy your meal.
Pozol Tico
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Corn
1 kilogram of Pork meat
2 liters of Water
1 tablespoon of Pepper
1 tablespoon of Cumin
1 tablespoon of Salt
3 Chopped garlic
1 tablespoon of Whole oregano (not ground)
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Cook the corn and let it cool, preferably from one day to the next.
Step 2 : Then, wash the meat and marinate with pepper, cumin, garlic, and a bit of oregano a few hours in advance to enhance the flavors.
Step 3 : Place the meat in a pot with water and cook for about 30 minutes until it starts to soften.
Step 4 : At this point, add the corn and season the broth with salt, pepper, and a generous amount of oregano, which is the secret ingredient of a good pozole.
Step 5 : Let it cook for an additional 15 minutes until the meat is nearly shredded, ensuring the flavors are well concentrated.
Step 6 : Finally, serve the pozole accompanied by tortillas.
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