Watery rice with cat's foot (chipilín) is a very easy recipe to make and is usually eaten for lunch. The cat's foot soup has a unique and slightly bitter flavor due to the leaves of the plant.
The cat's foot soup is a traditional dish from El Salvador and some other regions of Central America. It is a soup characterized by its unique flavor and simple preparation.
Cat's Foot Soup
Ingredients
1 Onion
1 Garlic cloves
1 Green chili
1 pound of Chicken (preferably in pieces)
1 Bunch of cat's foot leaves (chipilín)
½ pound of Plain white rice
4 Potatoes
1 Carrot
½ pound of Tender green beans
Achiote, cumin, salt, and pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The garlic, onion, and green chili are chopped and set aside.
Step 2 : Wash the chicken and place it in a pot with 4 cups of water to boil along with the chopped ingredients.
Step 3 : Season with salt and pepper to taste and let it boil over medium heat for about 20 minutes with the lid on.
Step 4 : Clean, peel, and cut the vegetables into medium-sized pieces.
Step 5 : To prevent the potatoes from oxidizing, place them in water after chopping.
Step 6 : Wash the rice and drain it before adding to the chicken and boiling broth.
Step 7 : Cook for about 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent the broth from drying out.
Step 8 : If necessary, add one or two cups of water.
Step 9 : Carefully remove the cat's foot leaves, washing them in a colander along with the vegetables to incorporate into the preparation.
Step 10 : The rice should be almost ready.
Step 11 : Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and two teaspoons of achiote, adjust salt, and let it boil with the lid on for 10 more minutes until the rice has a semi-pasty consistency.
Step 12 : Once the vegetables and rice are cooked, the dish is ready to be served.
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