A flavorful dish featuring spicy habanero pork served with aromatic butter garlic rice. Perfectly balanced with sweet bell peppers and savory corn tortillas, this dish is hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
🐖 2 lb of pork meat, diced
🫑 2 yellow or orange bell peppers, diced
🧂 Salt to taste
🧂 Black pepper to taste
🥓 1/4 cup of lard
🧄 4 garlic cloves
🧅 1/4 of an onion
🌶️ 5 habanero peppers, diced
🍅 3 green or yellow tomatoes
🍚 2 cups of white long-grain rice
🛢️ 4 tbsp of cooking oil
🧈 6 tbsp of butter
🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
🌟 2 tbsp of chicken bouillon
🧂 1/2 tsp of salt
💧 3 cups of hot water
Equipment
• Blender
• Pot
• Pan with a lid
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Makes
4-6 servings
Calories & Macros (per serving)
• Calories: Approximately 500
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fat: 22g
Instructions
1. Add the garlic, onion, habanero peppers, and tomatoes to a pot. Cover with water and boil for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Blend the mixture into a smooth salsa and set aside.
2. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the rice and fry until slightly golden brown. Add butter and minced garlic, stir, and mix in chicken bouillon and salt. Pour in hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is soft. Remove the lid and let the steam escape.
3. Melt the lard in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced pork meat, season with salt and black pepper, and fry until slightly crispy. Add the diced bell peppers and the prepared salsa, stirring well. Simmer for 15 minutes until the flavors meld.
4. Serve the habanero pork hot with butter garlic rice on the side. Accompany with warm corn tortillas for a complete meal.
Cooking and Serving Tips
• For a milder salsa, use fewer habanero peppers or substitute with milder chili varieties.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for added flavor.
• Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of Habanero Pork with Butter Garlic Rice! 🌟