chili noodle

chili noodles is a plato for the cuisine of the kitchen Bolivia. It dates from the beginning of the 3.000th century in the Bolivian country, however, the history of noodles and pasta is much older. The history of noodles associates its invention with the Chinese, who have been preparing this food for approximately XNUMX years. It is said that it was Marco Polo who made it known to the Western world in the XNUMXth century.

chili noodles It is considered an emblematic dish, of mining origin, has been known since the beginning of the twentieth century. It is known that the origin of pasta and noodles dates back to older dates, proof of this is the term "macaroni«, which is found in documents of Roman culture, documents belonging to the first centuries of our era. With this word, macaroni, names the pasta long and it is this long pasta, which is used in the preparation of noodle chili.

The "Uchu Noodle", Ají de fideos or ají de fideo is currently a dish that is served on the Bolivian table, came out of the mines to settle in Bolivian kitchens and even, it is a dish that is found in the streets of La feria 16 de julio, it is located in the city of El Alto and is a popular market, this fair is one of the largest, in the which different commercial activities are carried out.

Noodle chili recipe

Dish: Main Course

Cuisine: Bolivian.

Label: Meats.

Preparation time: 40 minutes.

Cooking time: 40 minutes.

Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes.

Preparation difficulty: Medium.

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 300%

Author: Dragonfly

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo of beef
• 1/2 kilo of noodles
• 1 pound of potato
• 1 cebolla
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of peas
• 4 cloves of garlic
• Aji Colorado
• Cumin
• Pepper
• Sal Island
• Parsley
• Buy

Step-by-step preparation:

Step 1: The first of all, is to circle the meat into cubes and fry it in a pan with oil. Remove from the pan and save. Fry the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and add the ground garnet chili.

Step 2: Place two casseroles on the fire with a little salt. In one place the potatoes with crust and in the other cook the noodles. When the potato is ready, count it into pieces.

Step 3: In a casserole, gather all the previously cooked ingredients. Mix everything so that it integrates proportionately.

Step 4: Serve with chopped parsley on top and melt an egg as a follow up.

Notes and recommendations from the author of the recipe:

1. The plate chili noodle can get prepared dry, like the one offered by this recipe. As well can prepare juicier.
2. So that the noodle chili is less dry, add 1 or 2 cups of meat broth to the preparation. Leave for several minutes until the juice is reduced a bit and the preparation takes on the flavor of the broth. It is served with the required level of juice.
3. Remember that this dish is served very hot.

Ingredients that can be included, or substituted, in the noodle chili recipe

In the preparation of chili noodles may substitute some ingredients, for example:

• red chili It can be substituted for the yellow chili.
• macaroni type noodles They can be replaced by noodles or others that are preferred.

some recipes incorporate ingredients, example:

• Carrots
• Tomatoes
• Beef broth

Another variation that can be found in the preparation of this traditional Bolivian dish is to use ground meat, instead of using it diced.

nutritional summary

Nutritional Summary of a Serving of the Ají de Fideos Dish

A portion:

Carbohydrates: 26 grams

Fat: 7 grams

Protein: 17 grams

Ají colorado and ají amarillo, both crops from Bolivia

red chili used to prepare the noodle chili, it is also known as the ají panca, ají especial or red chili, It is one of the most widely used chili peppers, not only in Bolivian cuisine, but also in Peruvian cuisine, it is a frequently used ingredient.

Once dry, the red pepper changes its color from a dark tone to a color, rather brown, very similar to the color of chocolate. It is mild itch, is one of the seasonings most used in meals in Latin American countries, especially in Bolivia and Peru.

Among the latests Moravia's compositions We take care of your rental property in Valencia. of this chili are its high content of Beta-carotene, Vitamin C, so it has large amounts of Vitamin A, and performs functions of antirust.

It can prevent some types of cancer such as breast, stomach, and prostate cancer.

It contains magnesium, potassium, iron, thiamin, niacin and riboflavin, nutrients that are very important for the proper functioning of the organs.

The red chili can be substituted for the Yellow pepper, in the preparation of the dish chili noodles. Although it is called yellow, it's really orange . This chili pepper is approximately 10 centimeters in length, elongated in shape, its spicy is moderate, nothing exaggerated, describe it as a bearable hot pepper, especially if the consumption of the seeds is avoided.

The fresh yellow chili is used in all kinds of stews, is used raw finely chopped in cheviches.

It is easy to find in other Latin American countries, such as Peru.

In countries like Spain, it is more difficult to find fresh yellow chili, it can be found dehydrated or as chili paste.

yellow chili paste It is ideal as a companion to meat and fish.

Nutritional value of 100 grams of chili

• Calories: 47,20 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6,7 grams
• Protein: 1,87 grams
• Fiber: 1,50 grams
• Fat: 1,10 grams
• Sugars: 5,30 grams
• Sodium: 9 milligrams
• Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
• Also contains vitamins A, B9, C and K

Properties of chili

The chili pepper, and especially its spicy variants, have numerous properties, this is due to the content of vitamins and capsaicin. The properties of this food are related to the presence of the capsaicin:

1. Used in compresses, it acts reducing joint pain.
2. fight cancer, prevents the appearance of tumors.
3. Improves circulation
4. By improving circulation, it helps in the prevention of cardiovascular conditions.
5. help in the cholesterol control.
6. Facilitates digestion.
7. Prevents intestinal infections
8. It is recommended for those who have ailments related to ulcers, hemorrhoids, and even heartburn.

Chili pepper has various properties, its consumption as a food to balance some aspects of health is highly recommended, even so, moderate consumption is proposed, avoiding large intakes.

Es proper, moderate use, of this food, what will act in favor of health.