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La Bandera Dominicana

The Dominican 'flag': rice, beans and stewed meat.

Prep45 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 55 min
Serves6
DifficultyHard
Per serving857 kcal
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Dominican RepublicMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Rice500 g
  • Water (rice)1 L
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Red beans, cooked with broth500 g
  • Pumpkin (auyama)200 g
  • Onion1
  • Green bell pepper1
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Cilantro (cilantro ancho)1 handful
  • Dominican oregano1 tsp
  • Tomato paste1 tbsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Chicken pieces1.4 kg
  • Onion1
  • Green bell pepper1
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Cilantro (cilantro ancho)1 handful
  • Dominican oregano1 tsp
  • Tomato paste1 tbsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Lime2
  • Water400 ml
  • Avocado1
  • Cabbage salad200 g

Method

  1. RiceCook white rice, letting a crispy concón form at the bottom.
  2. HabichuelasFry the sazón, add beans, broth and auyama; simmer 20 minutes until creamy.
  3. MeatMarinate and stew the meat with sazón 40 minutes.
  4. ServePlate rice, beans, meat and salad — the 'flag'.

Nutrition per serving

Calories857 kcal
Protein36.8 g
Carbohydrates86.4 g
Fat40.8 g
Fibre7.3 g
Sugar7.8 g
Sodium1932 mg
Saturated fat8.1 g
Serving sizeabout 700 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does La Bandera Dominicana take to make?

About 1 h 55 min in total: 45 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in La Bandera Dominicana?

About 857 kcal per serving, with 37 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 700 g each.

Which allergens does La Bandera Dominicana contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is La Bandera Dominicana from?

La Bandera Dominicana is a main course from Dominican Republic. The Dominican 'flag': rice, beans and stewed meat.

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