Arroz con pollo a la Chorrera Cubano

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color similar to saffron at a lower cost.

chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful than chicken breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable option for cooking.

bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables can be a cost-effective substitute.

Soak chicken in water, vinegar, and salt to remove impurities.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Melt olive oil or pork lard in a large pot over medium-low heat.

Add chicken to the pot and brown it on all sides, then remove it to a plate.

In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic to make a sofrito, stirring to release flavors.

Add salt to the sofrito and stir well.

Incorporate tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and ½ teaspoon of cumin into the sofrito.

Pour in a bit of dry white wine and mix everything well, cooking for about 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.

Add 500 ml of beer to the pot and let it boil for 3-4 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.

Add homemade chicken broth and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Check that the chicken is cooked through before adding rice.

For basmati rice, use 2.5 cups of broth for every 1 cup of rice; for jasmine rice, use 2 cups of broth for every 1 cup of rice.

Cover the pot and cook until the rice absorbs the liquid, about 10 minutes, reducing heat as necessary.

Serve with fried plantains if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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