Picadillo de chicasquil con tortillitas

Picadillo de chicasquil with tortillitas is a traditional Costa Rican dish full of flavor and nutrients. The combination of soft potatoes, chicasquil, and tasty spices creates a delicious and comforting mix to enjoy on any occasion. A healthy and delicious option for your table.

Picadillo de chicasquil with tortillitas is a comforting dish, ideal for sharing with family.

The potatoes are cooked slowly with chicasquil leaves until they reach a soft texture.

The touch of pepper and cumin in the sofrito enhances the flavors of this exquisite dish.

A delicious and nutritious option to enjoy on any occasion.

Picadillo de chicasquil con tortillitas

Main Course
1 hour
5 Servings

Ingredients

3 kilograms of Papas

4 cups of Hojas de chicasquil

Culantro

1 pinch of Pimienta

1 pinch of Sal

Sofrito

1 Cebolla picada

¼ teaspoon of Achiote

2 Dientes de ajos picados bien finos

½ Chile dulce picado bien fino

Aceite

Tortillas de maiz

Preparation

Step 1 : In a pot, add the potatoes and cook over low heat with the lid on and low heat until the potatoes are soft.

Step 2 : Then add the chicasquil leaves and turn off the heat.

Step 3 : Pour out the water and let the potatoes cool to chop them together with the chicasquil.

Step 4 : Make a sofrito with these ingredients and add the potato with the chicasquil to the sofrito.

Step 5 : If desired, add ¼ teaspoon of pepper, ¼ of cumin, and culantro to taste.

Step 6 : Serve with tortillas.

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