Iguana Stew

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Ingredients

1 iguana
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tomatoes
2 green peppers
4 teaspoons achiote oil
1 pinch pepper
salt, to taste

Preparation

1
Kill the iguana by cutting off its head. Open the belly lengthwise and remove all the entrails and the rectum.
2
Cook in salted water until the meat is tender; take care not to let it get too soft. Peel and cut in portions.
3
Season with all the remaining ingredients and cook with about 1 cup water, until almost dry.
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About

Make achiote oil by frying achiote slowly in oil until the oil is red. Look for iguana in Latin American specialty stores, or substitute 2 pounds of chicken.

Tags:

stews
meats
Mexican
Soups

Yield:

4.0 servings

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Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

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