Costa Rican

Arroz con Carne de Cerdo y Calabacita

Name: Arroz con Carne de Cerdo y Calabacita
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked pork; 1 zucchini, diced; 2 cups long-grain rice; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste

A rice dish with pork and zucchini, a traditional Costa Rican side.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add zucchini and cook 3 minutes. Stir in rice and pork.
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 18 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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