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Morisqueta with Chili and Cheese

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A traditional dish from Michoacán, perfect for Lent or any day, featuring a savory blend of rice, chili sauce, and browned cheese.

01:00:00 total

Serves 6

medium

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Ingredients

  1. tomatoes - 0.5 kilogram (well washed)
  2. pua chilies - 5
  3. morita chilies - 5
  4. onion - 2 pieces (divided into two pieces)
  5. garlic cloves - 3
  6. cheese - watch the video to see (for browning)
  7. rice - 0.5 kilogram
  8. water - watch the video to see (for cooking rice and adjusting sauce)
  9. salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
  10. oil - watch the video to see (for browning cheese and cooking chili sauce)
  11. beans - watch the video to see (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Combine tomatoes, one piece of onion, and two cloves of garlic in a pot. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
  2. Roast the chilies: Roast pua and morita chilies in a separate pan to avoid burning.
  3. Cook the rice: In a casserole dish, combine rice, the remaining piece of onion, one clove of garlic, a little water, and salt. Cook until rice is well done.
  4. Brown the cheese: Cut the cheese into squares and brown in a pan with oil. Once golden, remove and set aside.
  5. Blend the sauce: Blend the cooked tomatoes, onion, garlic, and roasted chilies with a little bit of salt until smooth.
  6. Cook the chili sauce: Heat oil in a pot, add the blended sauce, and a little water if needed. Let it boil.
  7. Combine cheese with chili: Add the browned cheese to the chili sauce and let it cook briefly.
  8. Serve: Serve the morisqueta (rice) with the chili and cheese sauce and beans on the side.

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