Loja Ecuador Food: 10 Awesome Things to Eat!

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

liver

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Tofu provides a similar texture with lower cholesterol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while being cost-effective.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Avocado adds creaminess without cholesterol.

Cook rice in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside.

Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped lamb and liver, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

Add cooked rice to the meat mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.

Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Fold in peas, carrots, and chopped cilantro, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and additional cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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