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Peruvian Molded Rice (Arroz Tapado)

Arroz tapado (Spanish for molded rice) is very popular in Peru and is a favorite among children because the recipe calls for molding rice and minced beef into a shape.

Total 00:45
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • 4 cups (1 litre) water
  • 1 pound (450 g) washed rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds (900 g) ground beef
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp of raisins
  • 5 black olives, chopped
  • 3 hard boiled eggs; 2 chopped, 1 whole
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely minced

Instructions

  1. 1
    Sauté the garlic in oil, add a few drops of lemon juice, salt and the water, and bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Add rice and cook until tender. This should take 20–25 minutes.
  3. 3
    In another pan, stir in onions and sauté.
  4. 4
    Add meat, tomatoes, tomato paste, raisins, olives, egg and parsley.
  5. 5
    Take an 8-ounce measuring cup and coat the inside with a little oil. Fill halfway with rice, add some meat filling and add more rice to top of cup. Invert onto a plate and carefully remove cup.
  6. 6
    Cut the remaining hard-boiled egg in half and serve the two halves along side the arroz tapado on the same plate.
Category
Beverages
Cuisine
Peruvian

Dietary Information

Gluten Free