{
  "id": 574,
  "title": "Venezuelan Sancocho",
  "author": null,
  "uploaded_by": null,
  "nationality": "Venezulan",
  "instructions": "Add hind shank, 1 halved small onion, halved bell pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves, the dark green leaves of the leek, and stock to a large stockpot. Cook for 45-60 minutes until the meat is fork-tender. NOTE: the meat can take a bit longer to be fork-tender; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.\r\nWhen the meat is tender, remove the big pieces of vegetables and bones. Discard.\r\nAdd diced onion, 2 minced garlic, mini sweet peppers, sliced leeks (light green part), scallions, yucca, and corn; Mix and simmer covered over medium heat for 5- 8 minutes, until the yucca is starting to soften. NOTE: the yuca can take a bit longer to start softening; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.\r\nAdd yautia, white yam, and butternut squash. Mix to combine. Simmer covered over medium heat for 5 \u2013 6 minutes, until all the root vegetables are tender. NOTE: Do not cook too much, or they will fall apart.\r\nTaste and add salt to your taste, if necessary. Add cilantro and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix and let simmer for 2 more minutes.\r\nServe hot in large soup bowls, dividing the meat and vegetables evenly. Add a squish of lime juice and/or hot sauce, if desired. Serve along with arepas and or casabe (cassava bread).",
  "cook_time": 0,
  "public_visibility": true,
  "image_url": "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/8859m71764377470.jpg",
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "name": "Hind Shank",
      "quantity": "2 Lbs"
    },
    {
      "name": "Onion",
      "quantity": "2 small"
    },
    {
      "name": "Pepper",
      "quantity": "1/2"
    },
    {
      "name": "Garlic",
      "quantity": "4 Cloves Chopped"
    },
    {
      "name": "Garlic",
      "quantity": "4 Cloves Crushed"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leek",
      "quantity": "1"
    },
    {
      "name": "Beef Stock",
      "quantity": "8 cups"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sweet Red Peppers",
      "quantity": "1/2 cup"
    },
    {
      "name": "Scallions",
      "quantity": "1/2 cup"
    },
    {
      "name": "Sweetcorn",
      "quantity": "2"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cassaba",
      "quantity": "1/2 lb"
    },
    {
      "name": "Yautia",
      "quantity": "1/2 lb"
    },
    {
      "name": "White Yam",
      "quantity": "1/2 lb"
    },
    {
      "name": "Butternut Squash",
      "quantity": "1/2 lb"
    },
    {
      "name": "Salt",
      "quantity": "To taste"
    },
    {
      "name": "Pepper",
      "quantity": "To taste"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cilantro",
      "quantity": "Chopped"
    }
  ]
}