Azú with potatoes
Description
While traditional azu usually requires a side dish, azu with potatoes is a complete meal on its own. It is quite simple to prepare, and its flavor is capable of impressing even the most sophisticated gourmets.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare azu with potatoes, start with the meat. Wash the pork or beef, dry it, and cut into small pieces. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat it up. Add the meat and fry until golden brown and a crust forms.
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Step 2
2. Peel the onions and slice them into half-rings. In a separate frying pan, sauté the onions in a small amount of vegetable oil until golden brown.
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Step 3
3. When the onion is ready, add tomato sauce or paste to it.
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Step 4
4. Wash the potatoes, peel and cut into small pieces. Add to the pan with the meat.
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Step 5
5. Dry the cucumbers and cut into medium cubes. Sauté in a small amount of oil for 2–4 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Peel the garlic, press it through a garlic press or chop into small pieces. Combine the meat with potatoes, tomato sauce, and cucumbers. Pour in water or previously prepared broth. Add garlic, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered, until fully cooked. Before serving, garnish the homemade beef and potato stew with fresh herbs.