Pisto Manchego

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the green pepper into small pieces.
  2. 2Add olive oil to a pot.
  3. 3Add the pork.
  4. 4Salt the pork.
  5. 5Take the pork out of the pan.
  6. 6Add salt to the green pepper.
  7. 7Add green pepper to the pot.
  8. 8Cook the green pepper in medium heat for one hour.
  9. 9Cut a cross on the tomatoes to peel them easily.
  10. 10Boil the tomatoes for two to three minutes.
  11. 11Take the tomatoes out of the water and peel them.
  12. 12Cut the tomatoes in slices, then in strips and finally in dices.
  13. 13Add the tomato to the green pepper.
  14. 14Salt the tomato.
  15. 15Mix and cook over low heat for about one hour and a half.
  16. 16Fry the eggs.
  17. 17Place the pisto on a plate, crown it with the fried eggs and add bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg green bell pepper
  • 1.5 kg tomato
  • 500 g lean pork
  • 4 eggs
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt

Tips

  • Authentic pisto manchego only contains green pepper and tomato.
  • You can make the dish with or without pork.