Stuffed Rice (Arroz Tapado) is a traditional Peruvian dish, made with layers of white rice and a filling of ground beef, hard-boiled eggs, and olives. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Lima and along the northern coast of Peru. At our catering service, stuffed rice 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
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the filling
- Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato in oil.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in salt, pepper, cumin, olives, and raisins.
- Assemble the stuffed rice
- In a mold, place a layer of white rice.
- Add the meat filling and slices of hard-boiled egg.
- Cover with another layer of rice.
- Serve
- Carefully unmold to resemble a rice cake.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with criolla salad.
Stuffed Rice is more than just lunch—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 stuffed rice win you over and taste the true flavor of criolla cuisine.
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