The faux loin is a delicious meat roulade with vegetables and eggs, very popular in Costa Rican cuisine. Its preparation is simple: meat with cilantro, onion, chili, potatoes, and eggs are wrapped in banana leaves, baked, and served with tomato sauce. A recipe that combines flavors and textures to enjoy with family.
The faux loin is a recipe that exquisitely combines flavors and textures.
The meat, potatoes, and eggs are mixed with aromatic herbs and spices that enhance their flavor.
The result is a comforting dish full of history.
A delight you can't miss.
Faux Loin
Ingredients
300 grams of Ground beef
¼ cup of Dough
½ Onion
½ Sweet chili
5 Eggs
2 Cooked and peeled potatoes
1 tablespoon of Dried oregano
1 Cilantro bunch
½ kilogram of Banana leaves
Achiote oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The leaves are boiled in water for a few minutes to soften, then removed and cleaned.
Step 2 : Next, three eggs and the potatoes are cooked, sliced into strips, and set aside.
Step 3 : In a skillet with a bit of achiote oil, sauté the onion and sweet chili, then add the meat with chopped cilantro and mix with the sauté.
Step 4 : Add salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook for a few more minutes.
Step 5 : Combine the meat with the dough and two beaten eggs until a homogeneous mixture forms.
Step 6 : Spread the meat mixture over the cleaned banana leaves, place the hard-boiled eggs and sliced potatoes on top.
Step 7 : Carefully roll and tie the preparation.
Step 8 : Bake for 30 to 45 minutes and serve drizzled with tomato sauce.
Preparation (simple version)
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