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Banana Stoba Curaçao (Iguana and Plantain Stew)

Name: Banana Stoba Curaçao (Iguana and Plantain Stew)
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs iguana meat, cut into pieces; 4 green bananas or plantains, peeled and sliced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef or chicken broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp curry powder (optional); 2 tbsp vinegar; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional, for heat); Fresh parsley for garnish

Traditional banana stoba curacao style - a unique Caribbean stew combining tender iguana meat with green bananas or plantains in a rich, spiced sauce. This stoba recipe showcases the sweet-savory flavors of Curaçaoan cuisine.

Medium

2 hours 30 min

Serves 6

Caribbean

Stewed & Braised Iguana

Main Course / Entree

Leg Meat

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Ingredients

•2 lbs iguana meat, cut into pieces
•4 green bananas or plantains, peeled and sliced
•1 large onion, diced
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•2 tomatoes, diced
•1 bell pepper, diced
•2 tbsp tomato paste
•1 cup beef or chicken broth
•2 tbsp vegetable oil
•1 tsp cumin
•1 tsp paprika
•1/2 tsp curry powder (optional)
•2 tbsp vinegar
•Salt and pepper to taste
•1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional, for heat)
•Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1
Season iguana pieces with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Brown the iguana pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.

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