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Chirino me Spanaki (Pork with Spinach)

Ingredients:

  • 1 kilo of Pork Sirloin
  • 3-4 bunches of fresh spinach
  • 1/2 a cup of corn oil
  • 1 cup of hot water
  • 1-2 tbsp of corn flour or plain flour
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 ripped tomatoes chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Pork with Spinach

Pork with Spinach

Method:

  • Cut pork sirloin in small pieces, wash and strain.
  • Wash the spinach very well with plenty of running water and strain.
  • Heat up the oil and fry the chopped onions until they are translucent.
  • Add the meat in the pot and fry all sides until is golden brown.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, chopped tomatoes, the tomato paste dissolved in water and bring to boil.
  • Simmer for about an 1-1 1/2 hour on low heat for the meat to cook well.
  • Stir occasionally and add some water if needed.
  • Do not add too much water because the spinach will release some water and you want the sauce to be thick.
  • Add the spinach, between the meat and cook for about 15 minutes or until the spinach is cooked and the sauce is thick.
  • If after the spinach is cooked and the sauce is not thick, take some sauce out of the pot, dilute 1-2 tbsp of corn flour or plain flour and pour it back into the pot to thicken the sauce.
  • Sir to mix and simmer for a few more minutes.
  • Chirino me Spanaki (Pork with Spinach) is served hot.
  • Place directly into plates or in a platter.
  • Chirino me Spanaki (Pork with Spinach) can be accompanied with Fetta Cheese, Fresh Bread and Plain Yogurt.

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