dinner · dairy-free
Arroz con pollo peruano (cilantro rice with chicken)
Peruvian chicken and rice turned green with a blended cilantro paste, cooked with beer, peas, carrots and peppers.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains wheat.
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Method
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1
Season and brown chicken in oil; remove.
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2
Sauté onion, garlic and ají amarillo until soft.
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3
Add cilantro purée and cook 3 minutes, then beer and stock; return chicken and simmer 15 minutes.
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4
Remove chicken, add rice, peas, carrots and pepper; cover and cook on low 20 minutes.
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5
Return chicken to warm through until it reaches 74°C (165°F); serve with salsa criolla.
