Algonkian Succotash (Sahquttahhash) - Culinae Mundi

Ingredients

• 2 cups authentic organic succotash beans (Phaseolus vulgaris); fresh, or thawed from frozen
• 1 cup fresh groundnuts (Apios Americana) (you can add other parts of the ground nut plant as desired)
• 2 cups organic corn (hominy-style dried corn kernels is more authentic- this style must be soaked for 10-12 hours prior to cooking in order to soften, then use ushuccohomen)
• 3 large organic yams; diced
• 1 cup salted water (heat to just boiling fresh spring water and add one tablespoon sea salt; stir until salt is dissolved)
• ¼ cup powcohiscora or nut milk (traditionally ground walnut was used)
• ¼ cup venison, elk, caribou, or bison broth (beef is less authentic, but easier to acquire)
• 2 tablespoons venison, elk, caribou, or bison tallow or lard