ARROZ AGUADO CON CHIPILIN-Receta Tipica Salvadoreña

chipilin leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor, while kale is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, and pork can be less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and homemade seasoning can reduce costs.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Heat a splash of oil in a deep skillet or pot.

Brown the chicken pieces in the oil.

Add water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Chop the vegetables: tomatoes, sweet pepper, carrot, celery, and cilantro.

Wash the rice and set it aside.

Once the chicken is boiling, skim off the foam that forms on the surface.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot with the chicken.

Add the washed rice to the pot.

Season with salt, oregano, and chicken bouillon to taste.

Add the chipilín to the pot.

Cover the pot and let it simmer until everything is cooked through and the rice has absorbed some water but is not dry.

Serve the dish warm, optionally with beans.

Cooking Techniques

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