CUSCUZ RECHEADO COM CHARQUE E QUEIJO COALHO / CAFÉ DA MANHÃ DELICIOSO

queijo coalho

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Ricotta provides a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

charque

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground beef is more affordable.

Soak charque in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and shred the charque into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add shredded charque to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and Sazón de carne; cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro (cheiro verde) to taste.

Prepare cuscuz by mixing cuscuz with water and a pinch of salt; let it hydrate for 10 minutes.

In a steamer, layer half of the hydrated cuscuz, followed by the charque mixture, and top with slices of queijo coalho.

Cover with remaining cuscuz and steam for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Carefully remove from the steamer and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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