Ecuadorian Fritada Recipe
Fritada (or Fritada de Chancho) is a traditional Ecuadorian dish made with fried pork cooked in spices, typically served with potatoes, Llapingacho, mote, or other side dishes.
Ingredients
- Pork with its fat - 2 ½ pounds
- White onion - 2
- Garlic pastes - 5 tbsp
- Water or Beer - 2 cups
- Cumin – 1 tbsp
- Pepper - According to taste
- Salt - According to taste
Instructions
- The preparation of Fritada begins by cutting the pork into medium squares, you must cut the fat into smaller squares.
- Season with the garlic paste, salt and pepper and let it marinate for about 25-30 minutes.
- Then, proceed to put the meat in a deep pan and pour 2 cups of beer or water, add the onions and cook over high heat/temperature until the water or beer dries up completely.
- Now reduce the heat and it is here when the meat begins to fry in its own drippings, stir occasionally with a wooden spoon for about 25-30 minutes until the meat has browned.
- Finally, it’s time to drain the butter and serve the pork accompanied by mote and a fried potato cut in half. Enjoy!
Notes
- Note: Caution must be taken so that the meat does not stick to the pan or burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 51gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 639mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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