Rice with Jicotea

Discover the exquisite flavor of rice with jicotea, a temptation for lovers of Cuban cuisine. Follow the steps to sear the meat with garlic, chili, onion, and bay leaf, then add broth, bija, rice, and cumin.

A recipe that will surprise your palate. In a pot, cut the jicotea into small pieces and sear it with oil, garlic, chili, onion, and bay leaf.

Add the broth, let it cook, and the result is a tasty rice with jicotea full of tradition.

Rice with Jicotea

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 Tender jicotea

1 Bay leaf

Cumin

4 Garlic cloves

1 pound of Rice

1 Chili pepper

1 Onion

Bija

4 cups of Beef broth

2 tbsp oil

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start by cutting the meat into small portions.

Step 2 : Then, in a pot, sear the meat along with the garlic, chili, onion, and bay leaf previously chopped with a little oil.

Step 3 : Add the broth and bija, and let it cook over low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 4 : Next, add the rice and cumin to the pot, and continue cooking for about 25 more minutes.

Step 5 : Finally, make sure to mix all the ingredients well so that the flavors blend properly.

Step 6 : Ready to enjoy a dish full of flavor and tradition!

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