Pepitoria

Pepitoria is a traditional dish that combines tender meat with a creamy sauce made from bread and eggs. It’s a stew full of history and flavor, perfect for those who want to taste authentic homemade cooking. At our catering service, pepitoria is more than food it’s an 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 of goat meat or chicken (cut into medium pieces)
• 2 large white onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup of white rice
• 2 hard-boiled eggs (boiled and chopped)
• 1 slice of toasted bread (day-old bread works fine)
• 1 cup of chicken broth (or water with a bouillon cube)
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste

Step-by-step preparation

1. Prepare the ingredients
   • Wash tomatoes and bell pepper.
   • Peel onions and garlic.
   • Chop everything into small pieces.
   • Boil eggs for 10 minutes, cool them in cold water, peel, and chop into small cubes.
2. Make the base sauce
   • Heat oil in a large pot.
   • Add onion and garlic, sauté until golden.
   • Add bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a thick sauce forms.
3. Cook the meat
   • Add goat or chicken pieces to the pot.
   • Stir well so they absorb the flavors.
   • Cook for 5 minutes until the meat changes color.
4. Add the broth
   • Pour in the chicken broth.
   • Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
   • Stir every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
5. Thicken the sauce
   • Crumble the toasted bread with your hands and add it to the pot.
   • Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
   • Stir well until the sauce becomes creamy.
6. Prepare the rice (side dish)
   • In another pot, place 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt.
   • Cook over medium heat until the water is absorbed.
   • Lower the heat, cover, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Serve
   • Place a portion of rice on the plate.
   • Add the meat with its creamy sauce on top.
   • Garnish with extra chopped egg if desired.

Pepitoria is not just nourishment—it’s comfort and tradition on a plate. Every bite reminds you of the warmth of homemade cooking. At our catering service, this dish is prepared with care 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. Come and let pepitoria make you feel at home.