MOTE CON CHICHARRÓN

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Cucumbers are refreshing and lower in calories.

Soak mote in water for 12 to 24 hours to soften it.

In a pot, add the soaked mote with water and season with salt.

Cook the mote until tender, being careful not to overcook it to keep the grains intact.

Drain the cooked mote and set it aside.

In a blender, add cooked tomate de árbol, ají, and salt, then add a bit of water and blend until smooth.

Strain the blended mixture to achieve a cleaner ají.

Chop pork into small cubes and season with salt, pepper, and cumin, mixing well.

In a pot, add the seasoned pork and cook until the fat renders and the pork is browned.

Remove the pork from the pot once it's crispy.

Prepare a salsa by mixing onion, carrot, cilantro, and lime juice together.

Serve the mote topped with chicharrón and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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