Taro in Chard and Cilantro Stew
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or safflower oil
- 1 bunch green chard (2 cups chopped)
- 1 bunch cilantro (1 c chopped)
- 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups vegetable or meat broth
- 2 cups diced taro, peeled and washed well or substitute peeled and diced parsnips or potatoes
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil.
- Strain the chopped chard and cilantro and then saute in the hot oil. Stir it around every 2 minutes for about 6-10 minutes, until it becomes dark green and crispy.
- Add the minced garlic with the ground coriander and mix well until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup of broth. Grind the leaves against the pot with a pestle, or use an immersion blender until the greens become fine in the broth.
- Add the remainder of the broth, along with the cardamom, bay leaves, salt and pepper and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the diced vegetables and cooked stew meat, if you are adding meat. Simmer for 5-10minutes until the taro, potatoes, or parsnips are fork tender. Be careful not to overcook.
- Serve with rice and a lemon wedge and enjoy!
