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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Mute Boyacense

How to order / say it
Say it Mute Boyacense — [MOO-teh bo-ya-SEN-se]
Order I'll have the Mute Boyacense, please.
Locally Quisiera el Mute Boyacense, por favor.
Say locally

A substantial soup made with beef, corn, and a variety of vegetables.

Why try it?

Mute Boyacense is a staple in local culture, reflecting the agricultural roots and hearty cuisine of Villa de Leyva.

How it tastes

Savory and richly seasoned, the broth is thickened with potatoes and flavored with herbs, creating a comforting meal.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

This dish emerged in the 19th century among farming communities, utilizing plentiful local ingredients to create a nourishing meal for laborers.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🌾 500 g corn
  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🥕 200 g carrots
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 50 g cilantro

Method

  1. 1 Brown beef pieces in a pot.
  2. 2 Add vegetables and simmer with spices.
  3. 3 Stir in corn and cook until tender.

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