Aji de Fideo

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• ⅓ lb macaroni

Tip the uncooked macaroni into a heated dry wok or frying pan and toast it over the heat until it is lightly golden (keep it moving, so that it does not burn). Put to one side.

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• ⅔ cloves garlic
• 1⅓ tbsp oil
• ⅓ onion

Heat the oil in a large lidded pan and cook the chopped garlic until golden, then add the chopped onion and cook until transparent.

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• salt
• pepper
• ⅛ tsp ground cumin
• ⅛ tsp oregano
• ⅛ lb ground beef

Add the meat to the pan and cook until coloured all over. Add the oregano, cumin, salt and pepper and stir.

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• ⅓ carrot
• 1⅓ potatoes
• 2⅓ cups beef stock
• 1 tsp chili powder

Add the potatoes, toasted macaroni, carrots, chilli powder and stock, stir well.

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• ⅛ lb pea

Cover and simmer gently for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes and pasta are tender, adding the peas about 5 minutes before the dish is fully cooked.

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The liquid will reduce as it is absorbed by the pasta, so you may need to top it up a little, but you are aiming for a slightly juicy stew, so don’t add too much extra liquid.

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• ⅔ tsp parsley

Check the seasoning, then serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with parsley and enjoy!