Arroz con Pollo
Peruvian Rice & Chicken
Saturday, December 5th
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Join Chef Nacho from Peru and learn how to make classic Peruvian holiday comfort food for the whole family, Arroz con Pollo - a savory dish of chicken, rice, and a plethora of spices and herbs!
Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.
Ingredients & Preparation
Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Before coming to class:
Prepare the cilantro purée by blending 1 large bunch of cilantro and about 4 cups of water.
Arroz con Pollo
3-5 Servings
600 grams (1.25 lbs) of chicken leg and/or breast
4 cups of liquified cilantro (see preparation notes)
2 whole red bell peppers
1 whole yellow chili pepper (optional)
2 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons of purée or grated garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
Salt & pepper
1 kilogram (5 cups) of regular rice
1 cup of peas
1 cup of corn
3 tablespoons of liquefied yellow chili pepper purée (or roasted bell pepper purée)
1 1/2 cup sunflower oil or olive oil
1 cup black (malt) beer or regular beer
2 chicken bullion cubes
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.
1 large-size pot or pressure cooker
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Spoon or ladel