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Arroz Aguado (Nicaraguan Chicken and Rice Stew)
Arroz con pollo finds its way into nearly every Central and South American country in some form or another. The Nicaraguan version is more soupy and stew-like than the fluffier versions you may be used to, but no less delicious.
Arroz con Pollo (Cuban Chicken and Rice)
A Cuban classic, Arroz con Pollo or Chicken and Rice is a one pot meal that has it all. Beautifully seasoned rice, colorful vegetables, juicy chicken pieces, the works.
Arroz Caldoso de Pollo (Soupy Rice with Chicken)
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Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)
Considered the national dish of Puerto Rico, arroz con gandules is commonly served during holiday season or on special occasions.
Sopa de Albóndigas de Pollo (Nicaraguan Chicken Meatball Soup)
This Nicaraguan version of chicken soup has tender corn masa–based chicken dumplings infused with culantro and mint.
Spanish Rice with Chicken, Olives and Chickpea Tomato Sauce
Rice studded with cilantro, olive, and sausage gets topped with flavorful tomato-y chickpea sauce.
Arroz al Horno Valenciano (Spanish Baked Rice With Chickpeas and Pork)
A sibling of paella, this one-pot oven-baked Spanish rice is loaded with beans, meat, tomato, garlic, and potatoes, and flavored with saffron and smoked paprika. It's also significantly easier than paella, making it a much better everyday choice for the home cook.
Arroz con Pollo inspired by Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse — Binging With Babish
Whether you’re in Universe 42 or 1610, arroz con pollo (or gandules) will always hit the spot!
Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup)
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Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Rice and Beans)
Recipes differ from household to household, but rice and beans are served at every single meal in Nicaragua. Known as gallopinto ("red rooster,") the name alludes to the color of the mixture of white rice and small red kidney beans.
This deeply savory version of chicken and rice gets studded with smoked sausage, ham, olives, capers, carrots, and peas.
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Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Rice and Beans)
Recipes differ from household to household, but rice and beans are served at every single meal in Nicaragua. Known as gallopinto ("red rooster,") the name alludes to the color of the mixture of white rice and small red kidney beans.
Tostones with Tomato Salsa
Tostones is a classic across Latin America and definitely a favorite side dish. Follow our easy-to-make tostones recipe and I promise you won't be disappointed!!
Patacones Con Hogao (Colombian-Style Fried Plantains with Tomato-Onion Sauce)
You can serve these as-is as a side dish (they commonly go with whole fried fish), or you can make a sauce for them.
Vigorón or Chicharrón con Yucca (Yucca and Pork Rinds)
Soft starchy yucca is paired with crisp fried pork rinds a bright and vinegary slaw of cabbage, tomatoes, and onion in this Nicaraguan classic.
Fried Plantains With Black Beans, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Pickled Red Onion
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Patacones are the Colombian equivalent of Caribbean tostones—double-fried green plantains. Just like cooking a french fry, you start with a starchy chunk of green plantain, cook it once at a low temperature, then cook it a...
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)
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Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)
Considered the national dish of Puerto Rico, arroz con gandules is commonly served during holiday season or on special occasions.
Sopa de Platano (Colombian Plantain Soup)
A rich and hearty four ingredient Colombian soup made with fried plantains flavored with onions and cilantro.
Arroz Aguado (Nicaraguan Chicken and Rice Stew)
Arroz con pollo finds its way into nearly every Central and South American country in some form or another. The Nicaraguan version is more soupy and stew-like than the fluffier versions you may be used to, but no less delicious.
Salpicón (Nicaraguan Minced Meat)
A traditional Nicaraguan dish made of lean simmered beef finely chopped with onions and bell peppers, optionally sautéed in butter, and finished with a squeeze of lime.