Stuffed Rocoto

Delicious rocotos stuffed with meat and vegetables, baked with cheese. A perfect blend of flavors that will surprise you!

Peruvians enjoy this baked dish with cheese, highlighting the intense flavors and the spicy texture of the rocoto.

We invite you to prepare this delicious recipe together!

Stuffed Rocoto

Entradas
1 hour
12 Servings

Ingredients

12 Rocotos

700 grams of Ground meat

4 Chilies

2 Onions

3 Eggs

3 tablespoons of Black raisins

3 tablespoons of Peanut

6 Black olives

1 Bay leaf

1 can of Evaporated milk

Grated cheese

Sugar

Oil

Parsley

Oregano

Pepper

Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : Using a knife, remove the top layer of each rocoto and take out all the filling.

Step 2 : Then, place the rocotos in a pot with water and sugar to boil.

Step 3 : Once boiling, drain the water and add more water with sugar to boil again.

Step 4 : In a separate skillet, sauté onions, chilies, raisins, peanut, olives, ground meat, bay leaf, chopped parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt to taste.

Step 5 : Mix everything well, and once ready, proceed to stuff the rocotos.

Step 6 : After stuffing, place the rocotos on a tray and take them to the oven.

Step 7 : Before baking, spread a mixture made with evaporated milk, eggs, salt, and pepper over them.

Step 8 : Sprinkle some grated cheese on top and let them gratinate in the oven.

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