When we returned home, I was inspired to make traditional Mayan rice. Although it doesn’t taste identical to the rice we had in Mexico (there is still a flavor I’m missing), we both really enjoyed it.
Here’s the recipe, as promised. Have you ever had traditional Mayan food?
Traditional Mayan Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1/4 onion chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt to taste
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
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In a large stockpot, combine rice, chicken broth, green pepper, black beans, onion, and 3-4 garlic cloves. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and simmer covered for 40 minutes.
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Just before 40 minutes is up, cook chicken in a skillet with butter, ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1 clove garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
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Mix chicken into rice, and simmer for an additional 10-20 minutes (until rice is fully cooked). Check frequently to make sure pot does not boil dry. (Add additional chicken broth if needed.)
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Add salt to taste, and serve plain or with tortillas or tortilla chips.