Rice with Chipilín from Guatemala

Rice with Chipilín from Guatemala invites you to discover this simple and quick recipe, ideal for delighting your palate with a delicious Guatemalan dish that will perfectly complement your dinners and lunches. Dare to try it!

This dish, which uses chipilín, a common herb in the region, has been part of Guatemala's culinary history for centuries.

We invite you to enjoy this exquisite recipe together.

Rice with Chipilín from Guatemala

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 Bunch of chipilín

120 grams of Rice

3 Medium tomatoes

1 Medium onion

2 Garlic cloves

2 cups of Water

15 milliliters of Vegetable oil

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this dish, it is important to start by thoroughly washing the rice and draining it.

Step 2 : Next, wash the tomatoes, peel them, and finely chop them.

Step 3 : Then, remove the leaves from the chipilín branches and cook them in enough water with salt.

Step 4 : Once the chipilín is ready, drain the water.

Step 5 : Next, chop the garlic and onion and sauté them with a bit of oil.

Step 6 : Add the tomato to this mixture and place it on top of the cooked chipilín.

Step 7 : Subsequently, fry the rice with a bit of oil and add it to the chipilín.

Step 8 : Include 2 cups of water and let it cook for 15 minutes over low heat with the pot covered.

Step 9 : Finally, season with a little salt.

Step 10 : Once the rice is well cooked, remove it from the heat and serve.

Step 11 : Enjoy!

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