Guatemalan bean with chicharrón is a typical meal for families in Guatemala, seasoned beans and chicharrón create a unique flavor. This recipe is one of the easiest to prepare in Guatemalan cuisine.
The unique flavor is achieved by seasoning the beans and chicharrón together in the typical Guatemalan stew, an easy recipe from the local cuisine enjoyed by families in Guatemala.
Bean with Chicharrón
Ingredients
1 pound of Dry beans
1 pound of Pork chicharrón
13 cups of Water
1 tablespoon of Olive oil
½ Chopped onion
2 Crushed garlic cloves
2 Chopped scallions
1 Chopped tomato
1 Green plantain in pieces
1 Chopped carrot
½ teaspoon of Ground cumin
½ teaspoon of Achiote
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Step 2 : Next, add the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
Step 3 : Then, add the tomatoes, garlic, scallions, and cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 4 : After that, add the chicharrón, stir, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 5 : Add the beans, carrots, cumin, achiote, and water.
Step 6 : Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 7 : Cook for about 1 hour.
Step 8 : Then, add the plantains and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the beans are cooked.
Step 9 : Additional water can be added if necessary.
Step 10 : Adjust salt and pepper, stir, and serve.
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