Pulique is an ancestral dish from Guatemala, present during festivities and ceremonies. Its recipe includes ribs, vegetables, roasted tomato and onion paste, cilantro, and epazote, thickened with corn masa.
Pulique is a traditional dish that combines intense flavors and exquisite aromas. It features a thick sauce and a mixture of vegetables and meat cooked to perfection.
The preparation of its paste, with roasted ingredients carefully ground, gives it an authentic and delicious flavor.
Pulique
Ingredients
2 pounds of Beef ribs
2 Diced guisquiles
4 Diced potatoes
2 ounces of Green beans
10 Tomatoes
2 White onions
2 Garlic cloves
5 Cilantro sprigs
5 Seasoned cilantro sprigs
5 Epazote sprigs
Ground pepper
1 pinch of Salt
Corn masa
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by cooking the washed and chopped ribs in two liters of water.
Step 2 : Add half an onion, a halved tomato, cilantro, and salt, then let it cook.
Step 3 : During cooking, add peeled and chopped vegetables once the meat is halfway cooked, and continue simmering until they are tender.
Step 4 : For the paste, roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a comal.
Step 5 : Once roasted, peel the tomatoes and grind all the ingredients using a mortar and pestle or blender.
Step 6 : Add this paste to the pot containing the vegetables and meat.
Step 7 : Include the cilantro, epazote, and thicken with corn masa.
Step 8 : Let it boil for about 5 minutes, ensuring the vegetables are cooked al dente.
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