The green menestra with shredded meat is a traditional and delicious dish from Ecuadorian cuisine. It is characterized by the combination of green plantains and shredded meat in a preparation that blends flavors and textures.
The main ingredient in this preparation is the green plantain, which can be prepared in various ways, and in this case, it is cooked in abundant water.
The meat, on the other hand, should be cooked long enough to achieve the desired texture.
It is very important to reserve the broth created from this cooking, as it is essential for the final dish.
Green Menestra with Meat
Ingredients
2 Green plantains
5 tablespoons of Achiote
2 tablespoons of Butter
3 Garlic cloves
½ Red onion
2 White onion stalks
1 ½ liter of Broth
Shredded meat
Cilantro
½ pound of Beef
2 Garlic cloves
1 Pearl onion
1 Carrot
2 Celery stalks
2 ½ liters of Water
Cilantro stalks
Preparation
Step 1 : Green plantains are cooked in abundant water.
Step 2 : Prepare the shredded meat with garlic, pearl onion, carrot, celery, and water, obtaining the broth.
Step 3 : Reserve the broth from the meat cooking.
Step 4 : Place a tortilla base and serve the green menestra with shredded meat on top.
Step 5 : Serve accompanied by avocado and chili to taste.
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