Traditional Navajo Recipes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dried Corn Soup Recipe by Elaya K Tsosie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ •3 cups dried corn •12 cups water •1 1/2 lb. cubed pork (or beef) •1 diced onion •1 clove minced garlic •6 crushed red chili pods •1/2 tsp. oregano •3 tsp. salt •1/2 tsp. black pepper Wash dried corn thoroughly, soak overnight, drain when ready to use. Boil dried corn until tender - about 3 1/2 hr. in 6 cups water. Brown meat, add onion and garlic, saut‚ together until tender, drain off excess fat. Add pork, chili pods, oregano, salt, pepper and 6 cups water to cooked corn. Simmer for 1 hour or until the meat and corn are tender. Makes 2 quarts Note: Dried corn may be cooked in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes at about 15 lb. pressure.