Peruvian Christmas Rice

 

This recipe of Peruvian origin is traditional from the December times as its name says. It is a very tasty rice with a combination of flavors that make it a unique recipe that we could not stop trying.

This Peruvian Christmas rice combines sweet and savory flavors to achieve a delicious mix of flavors. Do you want to surprise your guests?Go with the step by step that with this recipe you will achieve it.

Preparation time ; 20 minutes 

Serves ;4 

 

Ingredients for cooking Peruvian Christmas rice

1 cup long grain rice (Cooked and al dente)

Bunch of parsley or corinader

2 onions

1 red pepper

2 tomatoes

100 g. celery

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

200 g. of butter

50 g. Apricot or dates 

200 g. of ham or sausages 

Salt

Pepper

Nutmeg

How to prepare Peruvian Christmas rice

We start by cubing the onion, the pepper, the tomatoes and the celery into brunoise.

Now we place a frying pan to heat and melt the butter over medium heat and let the vegetables cook for approximately 3 to 5 minutes .

We also add sliced ​​ham, apricot and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Let everything cook for 5 minutes and add the rice. We stir constantly for about 5 more minutes to incorporate all the ingredients and that the rice becomes a little softer.

We turn off the fire and you will have a different rice with a lot of flavor to enjoy as a family.