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Silpancho

Name: Silpancho
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bolivian
Ingredients: 600 g Beef (thin cuts for pounding); 200 g Breadcrumbs; 300 g Rice; 600 g Potatoes (boiled and sliced); 4 pieces Eggs; 3 pieces Tomatoes; 1 piece Red onion; 1 piece Beetroot (boiled); 20 g Parsley; 150 ml Vegetable oil; To taste Salt and pepper

Silpancho is a classic Bolivian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef (thin cuts for pounding), Breadcrumbs, Rice, Potatoes (boiled and sliced), Eggs, Tomatoes, Red onion, Beetroot (boiled), Parsley and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Bolivian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Pique Macho.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Beef (thin cuts for pounding)600 g
Breadcrumbs200 g
Rice300 g
Potatoes (boiled and sliced)600 g
Eggs4 pieces
Tomatoes3 pieces
Red onion1 piece
Beetroot (boiled)1 piece
Parsley20 g
Vegetable oil150 ml
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Pound the meat under film to three or four millimetres. Work from the centre outwards or it tears.

Step 2

Season and press into breadcrumbs with the flat of your hand. No egg wash is used here.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Dice the tomato, onion and beetroot small, mix with the parsley, salt and a spoon of oil.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Fry the boiled potato slices until golden and keep them warm.

Step 5🍳 Fry

Fry the steaks a minute and a half a side in hot oil; meat this thin cooks instantly.

Step 6🍳 Fry

Fry the eggs, leaving the yolks runny.

Step 7

Build it: rice, potato, the steak across the whole plate, the egg, and the raw salsa over the top.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Silpancho carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a lighter preparation with less oil, you can brush the exterior lightly with vegetable oil and air-fry at 190°C (375°F), turning halfway through until golden-crisp.

Chef Technique Tips

Maintain your frying oil consistently around 175°C–180°C (350°F–355°F). Frying in small batches prevents the oil temperature from dropping, which is the secret to a crisp exterior that doesn't absorb excess grease.

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