Indio viejo

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Indio viejo ("old Indian") is a type of stew popular in Nicaragua. It is usually made from shredded corn and beef. The dish is traditional to Nicaragua and one of the most established. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is similar to a porridge. [5] It dates at least to the colonial era and a mortar was used to prepare the dish. [6]

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References

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  2. Enrique Peña Hernández (1968). Folklore de Nicaragua. Editorial Unión. p. 193.
  3. "Indio viejo | Traditional Stew From Nicaragua | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com.
  4. "Indio Viejo Recipe". March 17, 2016.
  5. Behnke, Alison; Chacon, Griselda Aracely (January 1, 2005). Cooking the Central American Way. Lerner Publications. ISBN   9780822512363 via Google Books.
  6. Roque, Raquel (September 4, 2013). Cocina Latina: El sabor del mundo latino. Penguin. ISBN   9781101552902 via Google Books.