Squambo

Squambo is a regional dish popular in southeastern Kentucky. This version is meatless other than the stock, but traditional versions usually feature meats.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomato
• 2 cups brown rice
• 3 cups beef stock
• ¾ cup finely chopped carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in 2 cups of rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.

Step 2

Heat oil in another large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry the onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Stir in the carrots, red and green peppers, and basil; cook for about 5 more minutes. Add the tomato, beef stock and allspice. Mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; pour into the saucepan. Season with salt to taste. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Serve the stew over rice, and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.