Rice with guandú is a delicious dish where guandú, a type of bean, becomes one of the most traditional side dishes in Panamanian cuisine.
Its origin dates back to the colonial era, influenced by African and European cuisines that mixed with local ingredients.
We hope you enjoy preparing this exquisite recipe together at home!
Rice with Guandú
Ingredients
3 cups of Uncooked rice
1 cup of Fresh guandú beans
4 cups of Chicken or beef broth
1 tablespoon of Ground garlic
Oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, heat oil and sauté the guandú beans over low heat.
Step 2 : Then, add the broth and bring to a boil until the guandú beans are soft.
Step 3 : In another pan, sauté the rice with ground garlic and a bit of oil for two minutes.
Step 4 : Combine the rice preparation with the guandú beans once they are halfway through cooking.
Step 5 : Cook over low heat while stirring and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 : Finally, serve the dish.




























