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
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!













