Arroz con Cerdo (Rice with Pork) is a traditional dish from Peruvian and Colombian cuisine, made with golden pork cubes and yellow rice cooked with vegetables and spices. It is very popular at family lunches and celebrations, often served with fresh salad or fried plantains. At our catering service, arroz con cerdo becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork (cubed)
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups pork or chicken broth
- 1 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- ½ cup green peas
- 2 tablespoons annatto paste (for color)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the pork
- Wash and cut pork into cubes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fry in a large pot with oil until golden.
- Make the sauce
- Add onion, garlic, tomato, and bell pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes until well blended.
- Add rice and broth
- Stir rice into the sauce.
- Add broth and annatto paste.
- Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Add vegetables
- Add carrot and peas.
- Cook for 10 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Serve
- Serve arroz con cerdo hot.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Pair with fresh salad or fried plantains.
Arroz con Cerdo is more than just food—it’s tradition, joy, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let arroz con cerdo win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
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