Subanik Guatemala

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Cucumbers provide freshness, while mashed peas are budget-friendly.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while store brands can save money.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is cheaper.

Start by introducing the dish and ingredients.

Place 1 cup of hot water in a bowl to hydrate the dried cobanero peppers.

Remove the skins from the roasted tomatoes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan.

Sear the pork chops until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add the chicken breast and sear until cooked, then remove and set aside.

Blend all the roasted vegetables and peppers in a blender, adding a couple of cups of water and Maseca to thicken the sauce.

Add thyme and bay leaves to the blender mixture.

Taste the sauce and adjust salt as needed, then let it simmer.

Prepare a clay pot lined with banana leaves, placing some sauce at the bottom.

Layer the seared meats into the pot, then pour more sauce over them.

Cover the meats with banana leaves and place a lid on the pot.

Cook on low heat for approximately 2 hours until done.

Serve the dish with white rice and fresh tomatoes, garnished with banana leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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