Calabasita (Squash stew)

Calabasa can refer to almost any type of squash in Spanish and in this case I am referring to zuccini. Calabaza is probably more likely to refer to this particular squash squash but again, we will use zuccini here. In addition, pork can be substituted for the chicken I use here.

Side note, I have made this dish with various other types of squash also and usually turns out great.


Ingredients:

20 small zuccini sliced into thin rounds (about thickness of three quarters stacked) (fewer if only large squash are available).
3 pieces of garlic
.5 large white onion, chopped.
2 jalapenos
1 cube of chicken bullion (optional)
1 pouund of chicken (white, dark, combination) I often just use a whole chicken properly pieced.
1 can of corn
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of olive oil

In large pot fry garlic, jalapenos & onion for a few minutes, then add chicken pieces. Cook chicken until brown well on all sides. Add squash and mix all ingredients together. Cover and let cook on medium heat. DO NOT ADD WATER. Stir squash occassionaly. The squash will release water which will become the "soup" part of this dish. Once water from squash is clearly visible, add cumin, bullion, salt & pepper and corn. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes.

Serve with flour tortillas and good salsa (see recipe below)