Silpancho (Traditional Bolivian Meal) Recipe

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  1. 24 HOURS MAKE AHEAD PREPARATION:.
  2. PREPARE POTATOES: Add whole peeled potatoes to boiling lightly salted water. Boil about 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked but still firm (overcooking will cause slicing thin to be more difficult). Put potatoes in the fridge to cool (this can be done the day before).
  3. PREPARE RICE: Cook rice as directed (this can be done the day before). Dice a 1/2 red pepper and 1/4 cup red onion. Put in a container and add 1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro or 1 tsp dried cilantro. Store container in fridge until ready to fry rice (this can be done the day before).
  4. PREPARE MEAT: Lightly dust both sides of meat with Adobo Seasoning Con Cumin (just tap it out, don't shake on).
  5. Pour some of the bread crumbs onto a plate. Lay one slice of meat over the crumbs, sprinkle more bread crumbs on top and pound into meat using a meat mallet (or make a fist and pound with the side of your hand). Flip the meat over and sprinkle more bread crumbs on the other side if needed and pound again so that both sides are well covered in crumbs and meat is flattened out. Repeat on each slice of meat. Store in fridge until ready to cook (this can be done the day before).
  6. PREPARE SALSA: Dice tomatoes, onions and jalapeños and mix together. Store in the fridge until ready to serve (this can be done the day before). (Time Saver: Use a food processor to chop onions and jalapeño and then stir hand diced tomatoes).
  7. DAY OF COOKING:.
  8. FRY RICE: Heat 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add cooked rice and prepared red pepper, red onion & cilantro. Toss well. Add 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) and Cook 10-15 minutes tossing frequently. Remove and keep warm in covered serving dish.
  9. FRY POTATOES: While the rice is cooking, heat another skillet over moderately high heat and pour oil so that it covers the entire bottom and is about 1/8 deep. Slice cooled potatoes about 1/2 thick. Add slices one at a time until you have 1 layer on the bottom of the pan and there is space between each one. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Cover and keep warm.
  10. FRY MEAT: When rice is done, add about oil to emptied skillet so that it is about 1/4-1/2 deep and heat so that it is hot, but not smoking. Place a few slices of meat in skillet and cook about 1.5 minutes or until edges become golden brown and meat actually lifts up in the center. Flip and cook on other side about 1 minute or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil. Repeat with remaining meat. Cover and keep warm.
  11. FRY EGGS: (Begin this just before serving your meal) When the potatoes are done, use the same skillet for the eggs reducing heat to medium low. (TIP: Make sure skillet has cooled before adding eggs - you don't want them to cook too fast or the egg whites will become hard before the yolks are cooked). Add eggs individually so they remain separate and fry just until yolks are cooked, flipping once. Serve immediately.
  12. PLATING THE FOOD: On each plate, serve about 2-3 pieces of meat topped with prepared salsa, about a cup of rice, 5 potato slices and 2 eggs (salted if desired).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1102.44 Kcal (4616 kJ)
Calories from fat 281.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.28g 48%
Cholesterol 355.7mg 119%
Sodium 1278.43mg 53%
Potassium 504.07mg 11%
Total Carbs 166.57g 56%
Sugars 6.3g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g 32%
Protein 35.26g 71%
Vitamin C 24.8mg 41%
Iron 11.1mg 61%
Calcium 249.1mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.41 Kcal (801 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.43g 48%
Cholesterol 61.76mg 119%
Sodium 221.96mg 53%
Potassium 87.52mg 11%
Total Carbs 28.92g 56%
Sugars 1.09g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 32%
Protein 6.12g 71%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 41%
Iron 1.9mg 61%
Calcium 43.3mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.9
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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