Cachupa Guisada com Ovo Estrelado (Cape Verdean Pan-Crisped Hominy & Bean Hash with Egg) – Authentic Cabo Verde Recipe
The beloved morning-after or evening reincarnation of Cachupa, fried crisp in olive oil and topped with a runny egg.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Cooked hominy corn and beans pan-crisped with sweet onions and tomatoes, Sunny-side farm eggs, Fried plantains, Garlic, Bay leaf
Ingredients for Cachupa Guisada com Ovo Estrelado (Cape Verdean Pan-Crisped Hominy & Bean Hash with Egg) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cooked hominy corn and beans pan-crisped with sweet onions and tomatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sunny-side farm eggs, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fried plantains
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Cabo Verde seasoning (bay leaf, smoked paprika, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add cooked hominy corn and beans pan-crisped with sweet onions and tomatoes and sunny-side farm eggs along with bay leaf, smoked paprika, fresh cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with fried plantains and serve straight from the skillet.