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La Bandera Dominicana (Dominican Flag)

La Bandera Dominicana, meaning 'The Dominican Flag', is a classic, hearty meal featuring stewed chicken or beef, white rice, and stewed red beans. It's a staple in Dominican homes, offering a comforting and flavorful balance of textures and tastes.

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Ukupno vrijeme
1 h 30 min
Porcije
4
Težina
Srednje
Po porciji
858 kcal
Bez glutena
La Bandera Dominicana (Dominican Flag)

Priprema

Sastojci

chicken

  • 600 gchicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 komlime, juiced
  • 0,5 žličicasalt
  • 0,25 žličicablack pepper
  • 2 češanjgarlic, minced
  • 0,5 žličicaoregano, dried
  • 2 žlicaolive oil
  • 1 žličicasugar
  • 0,5 komred onion, chopped
  • 0,5 kombell pepper, green, chopped
  • 2 žlicatomato paste
  • 1,5 šalicawater
  • 2 žlicacilantro, fresh, chopped

beans

  • 1 limenkared kidney bean, 15oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 žlicaolive oil
  • 0,25 komred onion, finely chopped
  • 0,25 kombell pepper, green, finely chopped
  • 1 češanjgarlic, minced
  • 1 žlicatomato paste
  • 1 šalicawater
  • 1 žlicacilantro, fresh, chopped

rice

  • 1,5 šalicalong grain rice
  • 2,5 šalicawater
  • 0,5 žličicasalt

Oprema

serving plates · bowl · large pot · dutch oven · medium saucepan

Postupak

Korak po korak

  1. 1

    Clean the chicken pieces by rinsing them with water and lime juice, then pat dry.

    Oko 5 min

    Napomena kuhara: The lime juice helps to tenderize the chicken and remove any unwanted odors.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

    Oko 15 min

    Napomena kuhara: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for longer, even overnight in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

    Oko 1 min

  4. 4

    Add sugar to the hot oil and cook until it caramelizes to a deep amber color, stirring frequently.

    Oko 2 min

    Napomena kuhara: This step gives the chicken its characteristic rich color and a subtle sweetness.

  5. 5

    Carefully add the marinated chicken to the pot and sear on all sides until lightly browned.

    Oko 5 min

    Napomena kuhara: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.

  6. 6

    Stir in the chopped red onion, green bell pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the tomato paste darkens slightly.

    Oko 4 min

  7. 7

    Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

    Oko 3 min

  8. 8

    Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

    Oko 25 min

    Napomena kuhara: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  9. 9

    Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed. Set the chicken aside.

    Oko 1 min

  10. 10

    For the beans, heat olive oil in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat.

    Oko 1 min

  11. 11

    Add the finely chopped red onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

    Oko 3 min

  12. 12

    Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    Oko 1 min

  13. 13

    Add the drained and rinsed red kidney beans and water. Bring to a simmer.

    Oko 3 min

  14. 14

    Partially mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon to thicken the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

    Oko 10 min

    Napomena kuhara: This step creates a creamy texture for the beans.

  15. 15

    Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

    Oko 1 min

  16. 16

    For the rice, combine long grain rice, water, and salt in a medium pot.

    Oko 1 min

  17. 17

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.

    Oko 18 min

    Napomena kuhara: Do not lift the lid during cooking to ensure even steaming.

  18. 18

    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

    Oko 5 min

  19. 19

    Serve the stewed chicken, red beans, and white rice side-by-side on plates to create 'La Bandera'.

    Oko 1 min

    Napomena kuhara: Traditionally served with a side of sliced avocado or a simple green salad.

Po porciji

Nutritivne vrijednosti

75%Ocjena
Kalorije
858,4kcal
Bjelančevine
55,7g
Ugljikohidrati
95,5g
Masti
27,8g
Vlakna
9,8g
Šećeri
8,1g

Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store leftover chicken, beans, and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Reheat chicken and beans gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through. Reheat rice in the microwave or by adding a splash of water and gently heating on the stovetop.

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