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Carapulcra

By Giulliana Zavaleta

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4 Servings

Carapulcra
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Peruvian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (½ kilo) of pancetta or pork
  • 21 oz (600 g) dried potato
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp granulated garlic or 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp ground ají panca
  • ⅟3 cup (50 g) ground roasted peanuts
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 cups water or pork broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Serve with parboiled cassava, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute and set time to 15 Minutes. Add the meat previously seasoned with salt and fry. Once done, remove the meat and set aside.
  2. Press Saute again and set time to 10 Minutes. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until onion turns translucent. Add the ají panca along with the cumin, cook for about 3 minutes, then press Cancel.
  3. Add the fried meat, dried potato, peanuts, water, cinnamon, cloves, and salt to taste. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Meat/Stew and set time to 20 Minutes.
  4. Finally, serve the carapulcra. Optionally, cassava may be added to it.

About the chef

Giulliana Zavaleta

Giulliana Zavaleta

Giulliana Zavaleta is a Peruvian chef and culinary influencer who showcases traditional Peruvian recipes with a modern twist. She has collaborated with Instant Pot, creating dishes like Carapulcra and Aguadito, and she actively participates in community initiatives such as cooking workshops with Banco de Alimentos Perú, helping underserved communities. Through her work, she promotes the richness of Peruvian cuisine while making it accessible to a global audience.

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