Morisqueta Michoacana, a crowd pleaser
Morisqueta is a home-style dish from the state of Michoacán, Mexico. Made of fluffy, steamed white rice paired with tender beans and a rich, chile-based sauce that could include beef, pork, or chorizo.
- Prep time
- 2 hr 30 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups prepared Frijoles de la Olla
- prepared Carne Con Chile (optional)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- Queso fresco or Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Slices of avocado
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Rice
- 2
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 3
In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the rice and toast it lightly for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 4
Add the water or chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 5
To Serve
- 6
Arrange individual portion of white rice on a plate then top with frijoles de la olla. Add Carne Con Chile if desired and top with your favorite garnishes.