Locrio
Locrio[edit | edit source]
Locrio is a traditional Dominican dish that is similar to paella and is considered a staple in Dominican cuisine. It is a one-pot meal that combines rice, meat, and a variety of vegetables and spices.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
Locrio is typically made with the following ingredients:
- Rice
- Chicken, pork, or seafood
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Oregano
- Cilantro
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
Preparation[edit | edit source]
The preparation of Locrio involves several steps:
- Marinating the Meat: The chosen meat, such as chicken or pork, is marinated with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cooking the Meat: The marinated meat is browned in a pot with oil until it is cooked through.
- Sautéing Vegetables: Onions, bell peppers, and garlic are sautéed in the same pot to absorb the flavors of the meat.
- Adding Rice and Liquid: Rice is added to the pot along with tomato paste and water or chicken broth.
- Simmering: The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Final Touches: Cilantro is added for garnish and additional flavor.
Variations[edit | edit source]
Locrio can be made with different types of meat or seafood, leading to variations such as:
- Locrio de Pollo: Made with chicken.
- Locrio de Cerdo: Made with pork.
- Locrio de Camarones: Made with shrimp.
- Locrio de Sardinas: Made with sardines.
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
Locrio is more than just a meal; it is a reflection of the Dominican culture and its culinary traditions. It is often prepared for family gatherings and special occasions, symbolizing unity and hospitality.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP1 injections from $125
W8MD offers a medical weight loss program NYC and a clinic to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our W8MD's physician supervised medical weight loss centers in NYC provides expert medical guidance, and offers telemedicine options for convenience.
Why choose W8MD?
- Comprehensive care with FDA-approved weight loss medications including:
- loss injections in NYC both generic and brand names:
- weight loss medications including Phentermine, Qsymia, Diethylpropion etc.
- Accept most insurances for visits or discounted self pay cost.
- Generic weight loss injections starting from just $125.00 for the starting dose
- In person weight loss NYC and telemedicine medical weight loss options in New York city available
- Budget GLP1 weight loss injections in NYC starting from $125.00 biweekly with insurance!
Book Your Appointment
Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss, and Philadelphia medical weight loss Call (718)946-5500 for NY and 215 676 2334 for PA
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's NYC physician weight loss.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available. Call 718 946 5500.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD