Chicharos Recipe (Cuban Split Pea Soup). This is one of the most popular recipe in Cuba.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 1 lb ham
- 1 large potato
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Olive Oil
Directions:
Soak split peas overnight, drain the following day and set aside. Dice the ham into half-inch cubes, dice the potato into cubes. Add oil to a large pot, smash the garlic and add it to the pot. Saute the garlic for a minute, then add the ham, potato, peas, oregano and cumin. Add four cups of water, bring to a boil, then set the cooking heat to low. Simmer until peas are soft or desired consistency, salt and pepper to taste.
