The video recipe is for a traditional Nicaraguan dish called "Ropa Vieja" or shredded meat, also known as "Carne Deshebrada" in some countries. The recipe starts with 3 pounds of beef, which is cooked in a pressure cooker with garlic and water for 35 minutes. After the meat is cooked, it is shredded by hand and sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices. The dish is then seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, cumin, garlic powder, and tomato sauce. The recipe also includes fried beans and rice, which are traditional accompaniments in Nicaraguan cuisine. The video is narrated by a chef who shares her own style of cooking the dish and provides tips and variations throughout the recipe.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The recipe being demonstrated is for shredded meat, also known as "ropavieja" in some countries.
2. The cook is using a pressure cooker to cook the meat, but notes that boiling the meat for at least an hour and a half is also an option.
3. The cook is using 3 pounds of meat, which they refer to as "meat for seeding".
4. The cook has previously made a video on how to make ground garlic, which is being used in this recipe.
5. The cook is adding olive oil, garlic, and cumin to the meat.
6. The cook is also adding vegetables, including chiltomas (a type of pepper), onions, and tomatoes.
7. The cook notes that in Nicaragua, this dish is often served with rice and beans.
8. The cook is using a combination of salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to season the meat.
9. The cook is also adding tomato sauce, which is a common ingredient in Nicaraguan cuisine.
10. The cook notes that the dish can be served with tortillas, and that it is a popular ingredient in Nicaraguan tacos and enchiladas.
11. The cook is serving the shredded meat with fried beans, rice, and ripe bananas.
12. The cook notes that black beans are a common ingredient in Venezuelan cuisine, but are not typically used in Nicaraguan cuisine.
13. The cook is using a combination of oil, onion, and garlic to flavor the beans.
14. The cook notes that some people add sugar to the beans to give them a richer flavor.
15. The cook is decorating the dish with fresh cilantro and serving it with a side of rice and beans.