At a glance

• Category: Main Course
• Meal: lunch

Ingredients

• Charque (Dried Beef Jerky) — 500 g
• Long Grain White Rice — 2 cup
• Red Onion — 1
• Red bell pepper — 1/2 cup
• Garlic (minced) — 3 clove
• Vegetable Oil — 4 tbsp
• Annatto Powder — 1 tbsp
• Beef Stock — 4 cup
• Ripe Plantains — 2
• Egg — 4
• Salt — To taste
• Cumin Seeds — 1/2 tsp

Method

• 1. First, prepare the charque (dried meat). Place the meat in a pot of water and boil for 15-20 minutes to remove excess salt and soften it. Drain well.
• 2. Once cooled slightly, pound the meat with a meat mallet or mortar to break down fibers, then shred it into thin strands with your fingers.
• 3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or caldero (iron pot) over medium-high heat. Add the shredded charque and fry until it turns dark brown and crispy. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside, leaving the flavored oil in the pan.
• 4. In the same pan, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
• 5. Stir in the annatto powder (or paprika) and cumin, mixing well to create a reddish oil base.
• 6. Add the uncooked rice to the pan. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes to toast the rice grains in the oil and vegetable mixture (this is crucial for the 'tostado' texture). The rice should look pearly and slightly golden.
• 7. Return the fried charque to the pan and mix with the rice.
• 8. Pour in the beef stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• 9. While the rice cooks, heat remaining oil in a separate frying pan. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown and caramelized. In the same pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up.
• 10. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the Majadito immediately, topped with a fried egg and accompanied by the fried plantains on the side.

Health benefits

• Provides dense nourishment for muscle tissue (mamsa dhatu).
• Supports physical stamina and grounding.

Indications

• Emaciation (karshya), physical exhaustion, and recovery from prolonged activity.

Suitable doshas

• vata

Pathya (supportive)

• Suitable for individuals with high Vata, those living in cold climates, or those engaged in heavy physical labor.

Apathya (avoid)

• Avoid in cases of digestive weakness (mandagni), inflammatory conditions, skin disorders, or during summer months when heat is already high.

Contraindications

• Not recommended for those with high cholesterol or cardiovascular concerns due to the high salt and fat content of traditional charque.

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