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Plato Paceño Alasita

Cultural Context

Originating from La Paz, Bolivia, Plato Paceño Alasita is a festive dish traditionally enjoyed during the Alasita festival, which celebrates abundance and prosperity. The dish showcases a variety of meats and fresh ingredients, symbolizing the richness of Bolivian culture. Today, it is a popular choice for gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the country's culinary diversity.

BolivianBOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 lb pork
1 lb chicken
4 medium potatoes
1 cup corn
1 cup cheese
1 bunch green onions
2 medium avocados
1 cup salsa
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup peas
2 medium bell peppers
1/2 cup cilantro
2 limes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner than beef and provides a similar texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh pico de gallo is lower in sodium than jarred salsa.

1

Boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

2

Grill beef, pork, and chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.

3

Chop green onions, bell peppers, and cilantro finely.

4

Prepare hard-boiled eggs by boiling for 10 minutes, then cooling in ice water.

5

Mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

6

Mix cooked peas with chopped green onions and cilantro.

7

Layer boiled potatoes on a plate as the base.

8

Add grilled meats on top of the potatoes.

9

Spoon the avocado mixture over the meats.

10

Sprinkle cheese and peas over the dish.

11

Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, sliced.

12

Serve with salsa on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

Paceño AlasitaAlasita Plate

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