DELICIOUS ZONDO (COW FOOT)

Preparation time: 10mins | Cooking time: 45mins Servings 3-4

INGREDIENTS

1.2 kg/2 lbs mazondo (cow foot) sliced and cleaned 6 pegs garlic crushed

2 stalks scallion

2 sprigs of thyme

1 small scotch bonnet pepper de-seeded

2 Tbsp. meat browning

2 Tbsp. oil

Salt to taste

1 tsp. corn-starch dissolved in 2Tbsp. water

2 tsp. black pepper

8 seeds pimento crushed

5 cups beef stock

1 medium onion finely chopped or sliced

2 large tomatoes chopped

1 tsp tomato paste

1/4 tsp curry powder

2 medium potatoes peeled and diced

COOKING TOOLS

Pressure cooker

Wooden spoon Chopping board

Sharp knife

Colander to drain meat (optional)

METHOD

1. Wash cow foot with vinegar, put to drain then add all ingredients except the scallion, thyme, scotch bonnet and potato. Rub the seasonings over meat. Leave to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.

2. Heat pressure cooker and pour in oil, add marinated cow foot and brown lightly stirring constantly.

3. Add beef stock and fasten pressure cooker lid, pressure for 15-20 mins. Cool pressure cooker thoroughly before opening.

4. Add potatoes, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme and scallion to pot, cover and let simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.

5. Add the corn-starch mixture and adjust seasonings, if needed. Lower flames and allow the flavours to simmer to perfection. Serve over a bed of rice with hearty portions of love.