Romanian Pork Stew

How to make a Romanian Pork Stew.

INGREDIENTS: Serves 8

• 2 kg diced pork steak
• 40 g pork fat
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp tomato puree
• 1 green capsicum, sliced
• 3 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• Salt
• Pepper

METHOD:

1. Heat the fat in a lidded frying pan, then add the onion and soften for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the paprika, add the meat, and pour in a splash or two of water.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add enough boiled water to cover the meat, bring to the boil and add the capsicum, tomatoes, and tomato puree.
4. Cover and allow to simmer for 1 hour.
5. When ready, thicken the sauce by adding a paste of the cornflour and 2 tbsp of cold water.
6. Stir into the stew, and bring up to the boil to thicken.
7. Check the seasoning, then serve with mashed potato and pickles.