Monday, October 6, 2014

Arroz Relleno - Or Ecuadorian Chicken Risotto



One of my son’s favorite foods is Arroz Relleno or Ecuadorian Chicken Risoto.

It’s a very delicious dish and he especially enjoys it together with a side of fried ripe plantainbananas.

This is a simple dish to prepare but at the same time it is a dish that is sure to fill up those stomachs.

And to give some happy smiles too.

You can either make the not so hot version or if you enjoy your food hot, just add more chili pepper to the mix!

Don’t forget the side of fried ripe plantain bananas.


Their sweetness is an incredible contrast to the hotness of the risotto.



Ingredients:
(Serves for four people)

1 pound of chicken meat in strips
2 carrots
2 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
½ cup of sweet peas
2 green bell peppers (or chili pepper to add hotness)
2 tablespoons of oil
2 table spoons of tomato sauce

1 small kettle of cooked rice



Preparation:

1. Wash the chicken meat with cool water; remove the veins and impurities, cut into strips
2. Grate carrots, chop the tomatoes and cut the peppers into strips.
3. Parboil chicken strips in oil, simmered together with onions, tomatoes, carrots, green pepper and peas.
4. Add 2 cups boiling water to rehash and tomato sauce.
5. Keep filling in the fire until the water has dried.
6. Use a fork to mix the filling with cooked rice.
7. Serve with a portion of fried ripe plantain bananas.


ENJOY!


48 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh this looks so good. I've never had Chicken Risoto before but I'm sure I'd love it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  2. We're big fan of chicken and rice recipes in my home. I need to try this recipe!

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  3. Wow, this looks good. Haven't tried an Ecuadorian Chicken Risotto, but I will now. :)

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  4. This looks so delicious! I'm like your son, a HUGE fan of Arroz Relleno. I think I might try this recipe :)

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  5. This looks so delicious and I'm really hungry right now! Being Cuban, I love most chicken and rice dishes!

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  6. I haven't done risotto in a very long time. I think this just gave me an idea for a weekend meal :-)

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  7. Mmm yummy those pics of the kids would be me if I had that right now. Thank for sharing and def gonna try this recipe

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  8. I'm so glad that this doesn't have any fancy ingredients in it. I think I may pick up some plantains when I run to the store tomorrow since that's the only thing I would need to make this.

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  9. Sounds delicious! Looks similar to the Peruvian arroz a la jardinera.

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  10. I love Arroz Relleno!! That looks terrific!! And of course I would go with the Chile peppers, I love spicy!

    Hugs

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  11. That sounds delicious. I have never had anything like this before.

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  12. have gone from eating rice almost very single day to no rice in the last year and a half. This makes me want to start again. It looks so good

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  13. I am down with this one.. risotto is one of most favorite foods.. all different kinds..

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  14. mmmm! This sounds really good. I even think my kids would like it!

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  15. This sounds like something I'd have to make double of, just for me. Sounds absolutely delicious.

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  16. Risotto is my FAVORITE!!! I can't wait to try this recipe!

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  17. Comfort food any time of the year. Good recipe. Thanks.

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  18. looks great! i love peas and rice together!

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  19. That's a great looking meal. I bet my teen would love it (and I would too).

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  20. we love risotto especially those with smoked salmon and mushroom recipe. I will try this chicken variation to our recipe collection. thank you for sharing!

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  21. YUM! Love Arroz Relleno! And the sweet plantains-- YES!!! thanks for sharing this recipe! I'll have to try it on my own!

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  22. Looks delicious...I love risotto! I would love to try yours!

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  23. Yummy, creamy risotto and a great combination of flavors. Where do I sign up?

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  24. What a great dish! Your boys are so cute! Mine would do the same thing if I were to try taking pictures of them too. :)

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  25. Yup, those kids definitely look like they are enjoying that arroz relleno! Did they teach you how to make it?

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  26. This looks so good! Sounds pretty healthy, too :)

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  27. I'm saving this for the weekend. Cute kid ;)

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  28. This Ecuadorian chicken risotto looks really delicious! I can't wait to try this out.

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  29. This looks really good! Thanks for sharing :)

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  30. Even though I know they are good for you, I can't warm up to peas. I would definitely make this recipe minus them.

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  31. That looks delicious! My family would just love it!

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  32. Omgosh this looks delicious. I'm gonna try it. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Looks delicious and your sons smile is contagious!

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  34. Mmmmm that looks delicious. You son looks VERY happy with his meal! Super cute!

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  35. Oh - this would have been perfect for today's supper. Will have to try it someother time!

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  36. The fried bananas are such a fun addition to the meal! The risotto looks delicious!

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  37. Elizabeth Obih FrankOctober 8, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    Looks so delicious! I love the idea of plantain bananas :) Thanks for sharing!

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  38. I'm going to make this next week. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. I'd never even heard of risotto until a few years ago and tried my first one last month, I was totally impressed! Loved it

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  40. Sucha cute kid! And that looks so delish. It reminds me of our Filipino dish called "Arrozcaldo" :-)

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  41. mmmm, love risotto. This looks like a very tasty dish with lots of flavor. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. I absolutely love risotto so I know I'd love this! Thanks for the recipe!

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  43. This looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing at Pin worthy Wednesday!

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  44. Sounds quite tasty. I love chicken in any recipe. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Twitted & pinned.

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  45. I could eat my weight in rice; especially THIS rice! It looks amazing! Thank you for linking up with #FoodieFridays! Please stop back this week to see if you were featured. http://akitchenhoor.blogspot.com/

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  46. Sounds very yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  47. Yummy! I'm so pinning this recipe for reference... Thank you for joining our #PinUP Pin Party :) Hope to see you again this week, there's a new one every Friday!

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