Green Ball Soup is a delicious blend of green plantain, egg, and vegetables, typical of Ecuador. Its preparation involves cooking ribs in an aromatic broth, accompanied by carrots, cabbage, and onion. The plantain balls filled with meat and egg are added to the broth, which is completed with rice and milk. A comforting dish full of flavor. Perfect to enjoy any time of the year.
In the green ball soup, plantain, ribs, onion, carrot, and cabbage are combined with a touch of oregano, egg, raisin, and milk.
The preparation process involves cooking, sautéing, and mixing ingredients to achieve a smooth consistency.
By adding the rice and bringing it to a boil, a comforting dish full of flavors is obtained.
It is ideal for sharing with family and enjoying an authentic culinary experience.
Green Ball Soup
Ingredients
700 grams of Beef ribs
2 Green plantains
2 Cooked carrots, chopped
1 Hard-boiled egg
2 Cabbage leaves, chopped into small pieces
1 cup of Milk
2 Onions
10 Raisins
1 Garlic, chopped into pieces
2 tablespoons of Oregano
1 tablespoon of Salt
2 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 cup of Rice
Preparation
Step 1 : Peel one of the plantains and place it in a medium-sized pot over medium heat until cooked, then set aside.
Step 2 : Cook the ribs in a pot with plenty of water, one tablespoon of salt, and the garlic previously chopped, for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 3 : Shred the meat from the ribs and set aside separately from the broth.
Step 4 : Wash and chop the onions into small pieces, and sauté them with two tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 5 : Add the rib broth, half of the chopped carrots, and the cabbage pieces to the sauté.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, grate the cooked plantain and the remaining raw plantain, mixing them until smooth.
Step 7 : Divide the plantain dough into several medium-sized balls and fill each with shredded meat, remaining carrot pieces, a bit of egg, and a raisin.
Step 8 : Add these balls to the broth along with the tablespoon of oregano and milk.
Step 9 : Let it boil, remove from heat, add the cup of rice, and finally serve and enjoy.
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