CHA CHA BOWL

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Recipe courtesy Orlando's Caribbean BBQ, by Bobby Flay. Posting for ZWT-Caribbean. Prep/cooking time doe not include 30 minutes needed to marinate the pork.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Pineapple

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 38

2 1/2 lbs zucchini, shredded
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 pineapple, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 ounces rice wine vinegar
3 ounces olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
1 cup black beans, triple-washed
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
salt
1 ounce vegetable oil
1 cup medium grain rice
2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon salt
4 arbol chiles
3 guajillo chilies
3 ancho chilies
2 chipotle chiles
6 ounces white vinegar
6 ounces pineapple juice
5 ounces water
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves
1/4 piece cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons salt
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons oregano leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 lbs pork tenderloin (chicken may be substituded)

Steps:

  • Pineapple and Zucchini Salsa:.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Season with salt, to taste. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Bring to room temperature just before serving.
  • Black Beans:.
  • Place beans in a saucepot. Cover with water and cook at a low simmer until tender but not mushy. Add garlic and salt, to taste.
  • White Rice:.
  • Heat oil in a 4-quart pot. Add rice and cook approximately 3 minutes or until rice starts turning light brown. Then add water, garlic, and salt. Simmer until the water is absorbed, then cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Fluff just before serving.
  • Al Pastor Adobo Marinade:.
  • Place chiles in a pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until softened. Transfer softened chiles to a food processor. Add all remaining ingredients, except pork or chicken, and puree until smooth. Cover pork tenderloin in marinade for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill.
  • Grill pork tenderloin, turning as needed, until it reaches 150 degrees F when measured with an instant-read meat thermometer. Let rest for 10 minutes before dicing into cubes.
  • To serve:.
  • In 4 or 6 serving bowls, layer rice, beans, and pork. Top with pineapple and zucchini salsa.

Fik Amu
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Ibrahim 70
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This cha cha bowl is a delicious and healthy meal. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


MA Khayali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cha cha bowl turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Ali Nawaz
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I love the combination of flavors in this cha cha bowl. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Jibon Das
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and chicken.


Iker Salcedo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ramzy Khaba
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cha cha bowl was still delicious.


Derrick
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This cha cha bowl is a great meal prep option. I made a big batch on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.


Tayyab Jutt official
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Jacob Settle
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alwell Chinaz27
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I was short on time, so I used pre-cooked chicken and rice. The cha cha bowl still came out delicious.


Jiban Tamang
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular meal rotation.


Alimoon Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, so I substituted them with kidney beans. The recipe still turned out great!


Segun Adele
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This cha cha bowl was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped vegetables to the rice for extra nutrition.


Shukryabangla Parvina
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Kabelo Raas
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Yummy!


Alex Pence
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I tried the cha cha bowl recipe and it turned out great! The only thing I changed was using brown rice instead of white rice.


Latashia Thompson
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This cha cha bowl was a hit! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the instructions were easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again.


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