Rice with Pork Crackling (Arroz con Chicharrón) is a traditional Peruvian and coastal Colombian dish, made with white rice and crispy pork crackling. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in family celebrations. At our catering service, rice with pork crackling 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
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 500 g pork belly (cut into chunks)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 ripe tomato (chopped)
- 1 fried ripe plantain or boiled cassava for pairing
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the crackling
- Cut pork belly into chunks and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the rice
- Cook white rice with garlic and salt.
- Keep warm.
- Prepare the side dish
- Fry ripe plantain or boil cassava.
- You can also make a criolla salad with onion, tomato, and lime.
- Serve
- Serve rice with crispy pork crackling.
- Add chosen side dish and garnish with criolla salad.
Rice with Pork Crackling is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, 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 rice with pork crackling win you over and taste the true flavor of coastal cuisine.
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