A classic recipe hailing from southern Chile, though cherished throughout the country, especially comforting during winter days.
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How to make Porotos con Mote?
The preparation of “porotos con mote” (beans) requires a bit of time, but the result is a delicious blend that’s well worth it. Here’s how to make this traditional recipe.
Nutritional Information
Category: Main Courses
Cuisine: Chilean
Calories: 400
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 60 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Chilean Porotos (Beans) con Mote Recipe
Ingredients
- 400 g white beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked wheat “mote”
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ liters of water
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil
- Oregano
- Aji de color or merkén
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- In a large bowl, reserve the beans, cover with plenty of water, and soak for at least 12 hours. Then, remove impurities and rinse. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, boil the wheat “mote” in plenty of water for about 30 minutes or until tender. Strain, cool, and set aside.
- In a large pot, add the soaked beans and cover with cold water, add a teaspoon of salt, bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat for about 40 minutes or until tender. Add the pumpkin and “mote,” stir with a wooden spoon to integrate, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes or until everything is well-cooked.
- In a medium skillet, add butter and heat over high heat until melted. Add the onion, carrots, chopped pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Season to taste, add garlic, oregano, aji de color or merkén, bay leaves, and incorporate everything into the pot with the beans, stirring to integrate aromas and flavors.
- Serve “porotos con mote” immediately, piping hot, topped with parsley and basil.
Tips for cooking homemade beans
- Soak the beans fully covered in cold water and rinse them before cooking with fresh water.
- Ideally, serve “porotos con mote” in preheated clay dishes and optionally accompany them with a freshly made Chilean salad or pickled onions.
Did you know?
If you’re familiar with using a pressure cooker, you can opt for this faster cooking alternative, although it requires some experience to determine the exact cooking time. Enjoy this delicious Chilean recipe!
