Pair of Balloons

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Components
  • 500 grams of dehydrated meat
  • 1 cup (measured with a tea cup) of brown beans
  • 1 cup of rice (tea cup)
  • Half an onion
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or any oil)
  • Half a teaspoon of salt
  • One bay leaf
Setup phase
  1. Slice the dried meat into large chunks, approximately 7 cm in size. Put them in a bowl and rinse under running water.
  1. Submerge the meat cubes in approximately 5 cups of cold water. Cover with a plate and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours, making sure to replace the water at least once during that time.
  2. Remove the water from the seaweed and place the meat in the pressure cooker. Add water until it reaches halfway up the pan, cover, and heat on high. When the pressure builds, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes. In the meantime, peel and chop the onion.
  3. Switch off the heat and cautiously place the pan under running water to cool it down until no more steam escapes from the valve. Note: ensure the water touches only the smooth surface of the lid, not the valves.
  4. Discard the water used for baking the meat. Add the beans to the meat and pour water over them again. Cover and pressure cook for an additional 10 minutes. The beans should be tender but remain intact. Turn off the heat and cool the pot under running water until the steam stops coming out of the valve.
  5. Using tongs, move the meat to a plate and shred it with two forks. Remove and discard the bigger chunks of fat. Reserve 3 cups of the cooking water and strain the beans using a sieve—the reserved water will be utilized for cooking the rice and the sautéed mixture.
  6. Place a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Once heated, combine the water and olive oil, then add the onion, season with salt, and sauté for around 2 minutes until it softens. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat all the grains in the sautéed mixture.
  7. Pour 2 cups of the reserved baking water, add the bay leaf, and stir. Cook over medium heat. Once the water is level with the rice, reduce the heat and partially cover the pan. Continue cooking until the rice has absorbed all the water. To check, lift some grains with a fork and look at the bottom of the pan.
  8. Switch off the heat and cover the pan for 5 minutes to allow the grains to finish steaming. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.

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Components
  • 200 grams of koalaho cheese in a block
  • 1/2 cup of diced bacon (approximately 70 g)
  • One purple onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons of margarine from a bottle
  • 3 cut pieces of chive stalks
  • Cilantro leaves according to preference
  • Add salt and ground pepper gradually to achieve the desired flavor.
Setup phase
  1. Cut the curd cheese into 1 cm cubes. Peel and finely slice the red onion and garlic.
  1. Use a large skillet, ideally non-stick, over medium heat. Once heated, add one tablespoon of butter and then the cheese. Allow it to cook for about 2 minutes until the cubes start to separate from the pan. Stir with a spatula to brown evenly. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Maintain the skillet over medium heat and pour in the remaining butter from the bottle. Add the onion and cook until it softens. Then, add the bacon and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it begins to caramelize. Finally, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute while stirring.
  3. Incorporate the shredded beef and stir for 2 minutes to heat it through. Pour in 1/2 cup (tea) of the reserved baking water and mix thoroughly to make the mixture slightly moister.
  4. Turn off the heat and combine the beans and rice. Taste and add salt if needed. Lastly, stir in the golden cheese cubes, sliced chives, and coriander leaves. Serve alongside the licking sauce.
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To speed up Sunday lunch, cook and shred the dried meat ahead of time, and prepare the rice and beans in advance. Store everything in the fridge, and just before serving, prepare the dressing and combine the ingredients. This way, you only need to finish the dish at the last minute, avoiding spending the entire day in the kitchen.

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