01/02/2026
šøš» Plato TĆpico SalvadoreƱo (simple + cozy)
This is far from authentĆco but not bad for a white guy. š¤š
White rice š
⢠Rinse rice
⢠Cook with water + salt until fluffy
Frijoles š«
⢠Simmer cooked red or black beans
⢠Add onion, garlic, salt
⢠Mash slightly for a creamy texture
Pollo guisado š
⢠Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, coriander, onion powder, cumin, and oregano
⢠Brown in avocado oil
⢠Add onion, bell pepper and let simmer before adding tomato sauce or paste, a splash of water or more if using tomato paste
⢠Add the same seasoning to the tomato sauce
⢠Simmer until tender
⢠Add the beans to this mixture
Maduros š
⢠Slice ripe plantains
⢠Fry in coconut oil until golden
Plate it up, rice + beans + chicken, plantains on the side.
Simple food, real comfort. Make it much healthier by swapping out seed oils for more stable oils like coconut or avocado.