Porotos con rienda

Porotos con rienda is a traditional Chilean dish. The name translates to "beans with reins" in English, which is a playful reference to the spaghetti used in the dish that resembles reins.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of Porotos con rienda are pinto beans, spaghetti, onion, garlic, paprika, and pork rinds. Some variations of the recipe may also include squash and corn.

Preparation

The preparation of Porotos con rienda involves soaking the pinto beans overnight and then cooking them in a pot with water, onion, garlic, and paprika. The spaghetti is cooked separately and then added to the pot. The dish is typically garnished with fried pork rinds.

Cultural Significance

Porotos con rienda is a staple dish in Chilean households and is particularly popular in the winter months. It is often served with a side of pebre, a traditional Chilean condiment made from coriander, chopped onion, olive oil, garlic and ground or pureed spicy aji peppers.

See Also

• Chilean cuisine
• List of Chilean dishes
• Pebre

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