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Recipe of Pantrucas

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The pantruca is a simple dough made from flour, egg, and broth that is cooked directly in soups and stews. Originating in Chile, it began as a resource for humble families to add body and consistency to broths, becoming today a classic of popular Chilean cuisine. This pantrucas recipe is ideal for cold days, as it is comforting, economical, and easy to prepare, perfect for beginner cooks or those seeking a hearty homemade meal.

How are pantrucas prepared?

The base is a flavorful sofrito with onion, carrot, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, to which meat (beef, chicken, pork, or lamb), bell pepper, potatoes, and celery are added. Then it is covered with water and cooked. For the dough, flour is mixed with egg, salt, and oregano, adding cooking broth until a non-sticky texture is achieved. It is rolled out and cut into irregular pieces that are added to the stew during the last minutes.

Variations include adding a bone to enrich the broth, although this makes it heavier. The result is a substantial, flavorful, and versatile dish that accommodates different meats and vegetables depending on availability.

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Recipe of Pantrucas
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Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Servings

8

Calories

350 kcal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Make a stir-fry, to do this, place the oil in a pot and add the onion; then add the carrot, salt, chili pepper, cumin and oregano.

  2. 2

    Add the meat, and the pepper. If you want, at this point, you can add the bone but we warn you that it will add fat to the broth and make it heavier. Add the potatoes, celery and cover with water. Let it cook for 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make the dough, to do this, extract part of the broth. Add it little by little, in the end you should get a dough that doesn't stick to your fingers. Roll it out to a thickness of 0.5 cm and cut it with your hand into pieces.

  4. 4

    Add the pieces to the pot and let them cook for 5 minutes. Serve and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Pantrucas?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Pantrucas?

The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 8 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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