The stuffed pipían with shrimp is an essential dish in Costa Rican cuisine, where flavors blend harmoniously. Marinated shrimp are stuffed into the pipían, creating a dish full of tradition and flavor, perfect for sharing at the table. A true delight that wins over palates.
The marinated shrimp are incorporated into the hollowed pipían and cooked slowly with the rest of the ingredients.
Then, the dissolved cornstarch is added to thicken the mixture.
Chopped eggs in halves are added as a final touch before serving, accompanied by tortillas or potatoes.
Stuffed Pipían with Shrimp
Ingredients
8 Tender pipíans
2 Whole eggs
½ kilogram of Cleaned and chopped shrimp
3 Crushed garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon of Ajinomoto (MSG)
¼ teaspoon of Pepper
¼ cup of Finely chopped sweet chili
¼ cup of Finely chopped onion
1 Chopped cilantro sprig
½ Diagonally 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 marinated with chili, garlic, onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and MSG.
Step 2 : The pipíans are perforated along the length and through the center, then filled with the prepared shrimp.
Step 3 : The stuffed pipíans are placed in a skillet with the other ingredients, covered, and cooked over low heat for approximately 25 minutes.
Step 4 : Meanwhile, the cornstarch is dissolved in a little water and set aside.
Step 5 : Once the pipíans are tender, the dissolved cornstarch is added to thicken the mixture.
Step 6 : Finally, chopped eggs in halves are placed on top before serving.
Step 7 : It is recommended to serve with tortillas or potatoes.
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