Calabacita

Calabacita is Spanish for zucchini, but in Mexico its a dish made with zucchini. There are many variations as each family treasures their own recipe.

Recipe «Calabacita» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 30 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 500g pork fillet, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces, 1 brown onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 fresh jalapeño chillies, seeded, finely chopped , 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 2 corn cobs, kernels removed , 1 red capsicum, cut into 1.5cm pieces, 2 large zucchini, halved lengthways, cut into 1cm slices, 4 tomatoes, chopped, 1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar, Fresh coriander leaves, to serve.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 500g pork fillet, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 
• 1 brown onion, chopped 
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed 
• 2 fresh jalapeño chillies, seeded, finely chopped 
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin 
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
• 2 corn cobs, kernels removed 
• 1 red capsicum, cut into 1.5cm pieces 
• 2 large zucchini, halved lengthways, cut into 1cm slices 
• 4 tomatoes, chopped 
• 1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar 
• Fresh coriander leaves, to serve 

Instructions

1. Heat 1/2 the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook pork, in 2 batches, for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Cover to keep warm.
2. Add remaining oil and onion to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, chilli, cumin and oregano. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add corn and capsicum. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Return pork. Add zucchini and tomato. Stir well to combine. Cover. Reduce heat to medium- low. Cook for 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through and zucchini is tender.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with coriander and remaining cheese.