I dedicate this dish to the fantastic people and great cooks that I have met in Peru.
Arroz con Pollo Verde (Peruvian Green Rice with Chicken). The rice is seasoned with generous amounts of cilantro leaves to give it that green "verde" color.
- 1/2 cup of diced carrots
- 1/2 cup of green peas
- 1/2 cup of diced red bell peppers
- 1 medium size onion (diced)
- 3 cloves of chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper (to season the rice)
- 1 teaspoon of salt (to season the rice)
- 300 grams of uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth (for the rice)
- 2 tablespoon of cooking oil
Cilantro Paste
- a bunch of cilantro
- 1 long red chili peppers (preferably Aji amarillo - peruvian chili)
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
Chicken seasoning
- 4 to 6 pieces of dark meat chicken (thighs, drumsticks)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Tip: Make sure the rice is simmered in LOW heat and covered. It may take 20-30 minutes to cook. It really depends on the brand of the rice. Every brand is different. Some rice brands need more water and time to simmer and some rice brands need less water. Just make sure the rice is cooked and the water evaporates. Enjoy!
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