Silpancho from Cochabamba, Bolivia

Silpancho from Cochabamba, Bolivia
  • PREP TIME
    35 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 13 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 53 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Bolivia with Silpancho. This layered delight features crispy potatoes, savory breaded beef, fluffy rice, a vibrant tomato and onion salsa, and a perfectly fried egg, all harmonizing in a symphony of textures and flavors.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    134 g
  • Cholesterol
    235 mg
  • Fiber
    10 g
  • Protein
    43 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    558 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and the rice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, approximately 20-25 minutes.

02

Step

Place the peeled potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, around 5 minutes. Slice the potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

03

Step

Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the potato slices in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

04

Step

Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Season the thinly sliced beef with salt. Dredge each slice of beef in the bread crumbs, ensuring it's evenly coated on both sides.

05

Step

Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in the same deep skillet. Fry the breaded beef in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

06

Step

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and fry until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes for a runny yolk.

07

Step

In a bowl, combine the diced onions, diced tomatoes, and chopped chile peppers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt to taste. Mix well to create the salsa.

08

Step

To assemble the Silpancho, layer the cooked rice, fried potatoes, and breaded beef on serving plates. Top with a fried egg and generous spoonfuls of the onion and tomato salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the beef in a mixture of garlic, cumin, and paprika for at least 30 minutes before breading.
Locoto peppers can be quite spicy. Adjust the amount to your preferred heat level, or substitute with another type of chili pepper.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the salsa, such as bell peppers or cucumbers.
Serve with a side of llajua, a spicy Bolivian sauce made from tomatoes and locoto peppers, for an extra kick.

Bonnie Botsford

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Wilton Murphy

    The step-by-step instructions were very easy to follow. Thank you!

  • Winona Bashirian

    My family loved it! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Madisen Gutkowski

    This is now a family favorite. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!

  • Brooks Beer

    This recipe is fantastic! The breaded beef was perfectly crispy.

  • Coty Hills

    I used serrano peppers instead of locoto, and it was still delicious.

  • Oscar Pfeffer

    Baking the potatoes instead of frying was a great suggestion. It still tasted great!

  • Jaida Champlin

    The salsa really brings the dish together. I added a bit of lime juice for extra tang.

  • Jasen Turner

    I found that marinating the beef in a little bit of soy sauce before breading added extra flavor.

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