"La Bandera Dominicana," or "The Dominican Flag," is a cherished culinary tradition in Dominican households. It represents the vibrant and diverse flavors of the Dominican Republic with its iconic trio: stewed chicken (pollo guisado), white rice (arroz blanco), and stewed red beans (habichuelas guisadas), often complemented by a fresh salad and creamy avocado. This meal is sure to transport you to the sun-kissed Caribbean shores with its rich aroma and hearty appeal.
For the Rice:
🍚 2 cups of rice, Carolina
💧 3 cups of water
🧂 ½ teaspoon of salt
🫒 1 tablespoon of oil
For the Stewed Chicken (Pollo Guisado):
🍗 2 pounds chicken drumsticks, Perdue
🌿 2 tablespoons dried oregano
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic paste, made with fresh garlic salt pepper
🧅 ½ tablespoon crushed onion and bell pepper, for marinade
🍷 Dash of wine, optional
🫒 2 tablespoons of oil
🥄 1 tablespoon brown sugar
🍗 2 units chicken bouillon powder, Sopita
🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste, Hunt's
🧅🫑 ½ of an onion and ½ of a bell pepper, crushed, for cooking
🌶️ Paprika, 1-2 teaspoons
🌿 A bunch of cilantro
💧 2-3 cups water
For the Stewed Red Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas):
🫘 1 can of kidney beans, Goya
🧄 ½ tablespoon garlic paste
🧅 ½ onion, diced
🫑 ½ bell pepper, diced
🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste, Hunt's
🌿 A pinch of dried oregano
🍗 1 unit chicken bouillon powder, Sopita
💧 1-2 cups water
🌿 A bunch of cilantro
For the Salad (Optional):
🥬 ½ head of iceberg lettuce
🍅 1 tomato, diced
🧅 ½ onion, diced
🥕 1 carrot, shredded
🥒 4-5 green olives
🐟 1 can of tuna, Bumble Bee
1- Marinating the Chicken:
2- Cooking the Rice:
3- Cooking the Chicken:
4- Cooking the Beans:
5- Preparing the Salad (Optional):
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: Rice: 20 minutes; Chicken: 45 minutes; Beans: 15 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1.5 hours
Servings: 4
Calories: Not specified
Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates per serving: Not specified due to lack of precise measurements
Equipment:
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