The stuffed pipián with shrimp in Costa Rican style is a delightful variation of this traditional dish. The marinated shrimp blend with the creaminess of the pipián in a symphony of flavors that will surely delight your palate. An authentic treasure of Costa Rican cuisine.
The shrimp are seasoned with chili, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Ajinomoto.
The pipiáns are perforated, filled with the prepared shrimp, and cooked over low heat.
Cornstarch is added to thicken the sauce, and it is served with chopped eggs, perfect with tortillas or potatoes.
Costa Rican Style Stuffed Pipián with Shrimp
Ingredients
8 Tender pipiáns
2 Whole eggs
½ kilogram of Cleaned and chopped shrimp
3 Crushed garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon of Ajinomoto
¼ teaspoon of Pepper
¼ cup of Finely chopped sweet chili
¼ cup of Finely chopped onion
1 Chopped cilantro sprigs
½ Sliced sweet chili
½ Sliced onion
½ teaspoon of Chinese sauce
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 teaspoon of Cornstarch
Preparation
Step 1 : The shrimp are seasoned with chili, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Ajinomoto.
Step 2 : The pipiáns are perforated along the length and center, then filled with the prepared shrimp. They are placed in a skillet with the remaining ingredients, covered, and cooked over low heat for about 25 minutes, excluding the cornstarch.
Step 3 : The cornstarch is dissolved with a little water and added once the pipiáns are soft to thicken the sauce.
Step 4 : Chopped eggs in halves are added on top, and served with tortillas or potatoes.
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