Ikaria
Stewed colocasia
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
εύκολο
TIME
30'
PEOPLE
4
MATERIALS
- 1–2 colocasia roots (about 1 kilo)
- 1–2 lemons
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 - 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato juice, lightly concentrated
- 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
- lukewarm water (as needed)
- salt & pepper
Περιγραφή
Colocasia is a root that grows in rivers and streams. It is gathered in the winter months; they cut off the edible part and replant the rest so that its population does not diminish. It is also cooked as colocasia salad. Colocasia is an herbaceous plant, cultivated mainly for its edible bulbs. These are grown underground and usually in warm, damp climates. It is considered, in fact, one of the first plants that humans began to cultivate for their bulbs.
Implementation
Clean and cut the colocasia into bite-sized pieces. Put it in a bowl, add the juice of 1 lemon and stir. Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion. Add the celery, then the colocasia, and finally the tomato juice. Add as much lukewarm water as needed to cover the colocasia. Cook for about half an hour until it softens. Five minutes before turning off the heat, add salt, pepper, and the remaining juice of 1 lemon.
