Canarian Ropa Vieja
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Leftover dish with chickpeas and two meats (beef or cow and chicken or hen)Shredded beef, chicken, and fresh vegetablesEach family keeps its secret recipe
The most comforting spoon dish of Canarian gastronomy. A traditional dish of leftovers: it is made with chickpeas and leftover meat from the stew (beef or cow and chicken or hen), shredded and sautéed in a stir-fry of onion, pepper, tomato, and garlic, and accompanied by diced fried potatoes. It does not contain carrots.
Each family has its secret recipe, but the result is always a dish with a homely flavor. It is traditionally served on Sundays and at popular festivals. A must-try in an authentic guachinche.
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