Chira Picadillo (Plantain Flower Hash)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Cocina Tradicional Costarricense 4
Ingredients
1
chira (plantain flower)
water
salt
1
baking soda
1
small onion
2
garlic cloves
1
tomato
1
achiote (annatto)
1
roll(s) culantro (Mexican coriander)
1
cumin
1
Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Remove the leaves and tips from the chira (plantain flower), cook with water, salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to remove the bitterness.
- When tender, remove from heat and wash well.
- Then chop a small onion and fry with 2 garlic cloves, 1 chopped tomato, 1 teaspoon of achiote, 1 roll of culantro, the teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and add the finely chopped chira.
- Let it boil and absorb all the flavors.