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
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!













