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Trucos secretos para una guatita perfecta que nadie te cuenta

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Guatita

Cultural Context

Originating from Ecuador, Guatita is a traditional dish that showcases the country's resourcefulness by using beef tripe, a less popular cut of meat. Often enjoyed during family gatherings, it reflects the heartiness of Ecuadorian cuisine, where flavors are rich and comforting. While Guatita is deeply rooted in Ecuadorian culture, variations can be found in other Latin American countries, adapting the dish to local tastes and ingredients.

EcuadorianECmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 pounds beef tripe
3 tablespoons garlic paste
3.5 liters water
green onion
3 cloves garlic
small sprig of celery
handful of cilantro
8 garlic cloves
2 medium pearl onions
1 red onion
1 yellow pepper
half a chili
half a green pepper
2 long onions
3 tablespoons butter
achiote
2 tablespoons peanut paste
0.5 liters milk
peeled potatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon curry
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

beef tripe

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken is leaner, while pork is more affordable.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free, while peanut butter is widely available.

1

Wash the beef tripe with lemon, vinegar, and salt, then let it sit in milk with garlic paste for 2-4 hours.

2

Rinse the tripe well after soaking.

3

Add 3.5 liters of water to the pressure cooker and add the tripe.

4

Add green onion, 3 cloves of garlic, a small sprig of celery, and a handful of cilantro to the pot.

5

Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until tender, releasing pressure before opening the pot.

6

Peel and finely chop 8 garlic cloves, 2 medium pearl onions, 1 red onion, 1 yellow pepper, half a chili, half a green pepper, and 2 long onions.

7

In a frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add achiote.

8

Add the chopped ingredients to the pan and sauté until softened and aromatic.

9

Remove the sautéed mixture from heat and reserve it.

10

Wash quail eggs under running water and prepare to boil them later.

11

After cooking the tripe, strain it and reserve the broth.

12

Blend the reserved sautéed mixture with 2 tablespoons of peanut paste, 0.5 liters of milk, and the cooked onion and garlic from the broth.

13

Add the blended sauce to the reserved broth and mix well.

14

Add peeled and cubed potatoes to the mixture and bring to a boil.

15

Chop the cooked tripe into small, uniform pieces.

16

Integrate the chopped tripe into the sauce and let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

17

Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 0.5 teaspoon of curry, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pressure cookerfrying panblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Guatita de ResGuatita Ecuatoriana

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