Indio Viejo

Indio Viejo is a dish whose name means "old Indian" and is made with small long strings of meat or chicken.

Origin

This dish originated in Nicaragua but is also enjoyed in Costa Rica and other parts of Latin America.

Indio Viejo is traditionally cooked with onions and tomatoes in a short fried then watered mixture. The meat is then added with a proportional amount of previously cooked corn meal. For best results use Maseca or similar brand, add water, salt and grease (butter or margarine are fine) and then cook in double pan. This corn meal is to be diluted again with extra water with the sauced leftover meat (beef or chicken). This should be cooked and left to mix a few hours before serving.

The consistency is optional, however this dish is meant to be soft. Mint is usually added.