Pulique

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Pulique

Pulique is a thick meat and vegetable stew, which can be made with chicken, beef or pork. It is known as one of the national dishes of Guatemala.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 cups salted water
  • 1 chicken , cut into pieces
  • 1 lb tomatoes , peeled
  • 4 oz. tomatillos , peeled
  • 1 guajillo chili , grilled and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons masa harina (nixtamalized maize flour)
  • 1 branch epazote
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 2 small red bell peppers , chopped
  • ½ bunch cilantro , chopped
  • cup rice
  • ¼ teaspoon annatto powder
  • 1 chayote , diced
  • 3 oz. green beans
  • 2 potatoes
  • salt
  • black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Cove the rice with water and set aside for 1 hour.
  2. Cook the chicken over medium heat in the 10 cups of salted water for 45 minutes after boiling point is reached.
  3. Drain the rice.
  4. Grind the tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, bell peppers and rice.
  5. Add this mixture to the broth and the chicken and mix well.
  6. Add the branch of epazote, cilantro and chayote. Mix well.
  7. Add the green beans, the potatoes, the annatto.
  8. Add the masa harina, season with black pepper, and mix well.
  9. Cover and boil over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  10. Adjust the seasoning.
  11. Remove the epazote branch and serve immediately.
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