Chifrijo
Chifrijo is a popular Costa Rican dish that combines chicharrones (fried pork belly or pork rinds) and frijoles (beans). It's typically served with rice, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Tortilla chips - To serve
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime - 1, juiced
- Avocado - 1, sliced
- Rice - 2 cups, cooked
- Black beans - 2 cups, cooked
- Pork belly - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the pork belly. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, heat the black beans over medium heat. Add the lime juice and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, layer the rice, beans, and pork belly in a bowl. Top with avocado slices and serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g
