Best 4 Arroz Mamposteao Recipes
Arroz mamposteao is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with rice, beans, and meat. It is a flavorful and colorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. You can enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish. This versatile dish is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine, and it's a favorite of many people around the world. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends, look no further than arroz mamposteao.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ARROZ MAMPOSTEAO
One of Puerto Rico's staple rice dishes, arroz mamposteao is a combination of bean stew, cooked rice and ripe plantains. It's a popular dish for home cooks since it can be put together in an extremely short amount of time and helps you use any leftover white rice you might have from the day before. Its bright reddish-orange color, topped by the green of the cilantro, is picture-perfect.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Add the sofrito, tomato sauce, tomato paste and sazón and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the plantains, then the beans with their liquid and 1/2 cup water. Season to taste with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the rice and cook, stirring continuously, until combined and the flavors meld, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and fold in the cilantro.
ARROZ MAMPOSTEAO
Rice and beans are religion in Puerto Rico, though they're typically prepared separately but served together, several spoonfuls of beans on top of white rice. But mamposteao - easily my favorite name for a Puerto Rican dish - combines the two. It's a preparation intended to make use of leftovers, as it benefits from day-old rice and prepared beans. Traditionally, pork and tomato sauce are added - but, for a more subtle approach to this recipe, bacon fat replaces ham or tocino (fatback) here, giving the dish a smoky richness without any meat. You can prepare this dish from start to finish with fresh rice and fresh beans, but it's not recommended. Think of this as a satisfying way to make use of leftover ingredients that also pairs well with a variety of Puerto Rican dishes.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories dinner, weeknight, beans, grains and rice, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a wide skillet or wok, heat bacon fat over medium-high until just simmering. Add sofrito and sazón, and sauté, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated and mixture darkens in color, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add beans and broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook until broth thickens, forming a sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt, and increase heat to high, stirring well to incorporate. If you want a moister rice, simply add more broth.
- Once rice is fully heated and steaming (about 2 minutes), reduce heat to medium, and press rice gently into the pan, allowing the bottom of the rice to crisp, undisturbed, for about 3 minutes.
- Fold the bottom of the rice into the top to incorporate. Rice should be compact, but fairly dry. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, stirring once or twice more until it reaches the desired crispness. Season with salt to taste.
- To serve, scoop into a small rice bowl, press gently, then turn each onto a plate or into a larger bowl. Garnish with cilantro.
SOFRITO
Sofrito - a blend of garlic, onions, peppers and recao (culantro) - is the backbone of Puerto Rican flavor. Also referred to as recaito, it's typically sautéed in oil as the foundation for sauces, braises, beans, stews and rice dishes. It's also adaptable, and can yield a lighter, more verdant flavor if sautéed for 2 to 3 minutes, and a richer flavor if sautéed for 7 to 10 minutes and combined with tomato sauce. This recipe yields about 3 cups, which is probably more than you'll use for any recipe, but it keeps well. My grandmother often kept sofrito in the freezer stored in a repurposed plastic margarine container, or frozen into cubes and saved in plastic zip-top bags. If kept in the refrigerator, it's best if used within a week, but can be frozen for up to six months. You can also put it into a pan with hot oil straight from the freezer, though it may sputter a smidge.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories condiments
Time 5m
Yield About 2 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large food processor or blender, blend the peppers and garlic until smooth.
- Add the onion and blend until smooth, then add the culantro and cilantro, and blend until smooth. The sofrito will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
PUERTO RICAN MAMPOSTEAO RICE
A rice that is almost a meal in itself! A nice mixture of rice and beans, you are whisked away to Puerto Rico with this one. This is excellent with any grilled steak or chicken. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- BEANS: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan and add cooked ham. Saute for about 1 minute on medium high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions, green peppers, garlic and cilantro. Cook for about two minutes
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Add tomato sauce. Keep cooking on medium high for about 1 minute. Add the beans and the potatoes and simmer for about 1 minute stirring frequently. Add the same amount of water using the beans can. Stir, cover and cook on medium low for about 20 minutes. Stir every 3 or 4 minutes. Set aside and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- MAMPOSTEAO: In a large saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the unsalted butter. Reduce heat to medium. When the butter has melted add 1/2 cup of onions. Stir until onions are cooked.
- Add the white wine and stir until the sauce is reduced. Add the rice and stir constantly until all ingredients are hot and mixed. Add about 1 cup of the cooked beans stirring constantly. Add more beans as needed (Not necessarily the whole amount), and keep stirring until you get a nice creamy mix.
- Serve imediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 476.6, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8.4
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the flavor of your arroz mamposteao will be. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful rice, and a tasty sofrito.
- Don't overcook the rice: Arroz mamposteao is best when the rice is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking. A Dutch oven or a large skillet are both good choices.
- Season the rice well: Arroz mamposteao should be flavorful, so be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a splash of vinegar or citrus juice for a bit of acidity.
- Let the rice rest before serving: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to firm up slightly.
Conclusion:
Arroz mamposteao is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, arroz mamposteao is a perfect recipe for beginner cooks. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give arroz mamposteao a try!
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