Serves 4 – 45 mins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1.4 kg green peppers\/capsicum
600 gm fresh tomatoes
150gms of onions
6tbs of shortening\/oil
2 slices smoked bacon
1-2 tsp of Hungarian paprika
salt and pepper to taste <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cut the green pepper\/capsicum lengthwise into slices, if hot remove the veins, if still hot then scald them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Two<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Poach the tomatoes for a few minutes in boiling water, peel them and cut into quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Three<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cut the onion into rings and cut the rings in halves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Four<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Use a large saucepan so the vegetables will not be crowded, dice the bacon and fry it out, then add the onion rings. Brown lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Five<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Add the paprika, stir in the green peppers, tomatoes and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Six<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cook firstly over a high heat, hen when most of the water has evaporated, cover and cook over a medium heat until tender. The amount made will equal approximately 1kg of Lesco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lesco can be used as either a flavouring agent or a separate dish. If used as a meal, cook smoked sausages in to the Lesco in one piece or rings, rice can also be cooked into the Lesco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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