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    Majadito

    The Amazonian rice plate of Beni — rice cooked in charque broth with shredded dried beef, crowned with fried plantain and a fried egg.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 40 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Bolivian KitchenCategory
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    Majadito comes from the hot, lush lowlands of Beni, where charque (sun-dried beef) is a pantry staple. The rice absorbs all that smoky, salty flavor as it cooks, turning a deep amber, and it is finished the way every Beniano insists: with fried ripe plantain and a fried egg on top.

    Beni’s Amber Rice

    Each grain of rice is stained amber and coated in the rich essence of charque, studded with tender shreds of meat. The sweetness of fried plantain and the runny yolk of the egg cut through the salt and smoke — a combination that is simple, satisfying, and completely addictive.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Soak the charque in warm water for 30 minutes to soften and desalt it, then shred it into small pieces.
    2. Sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil until soft, add the tomatoes, achiote, cumin, and oregano, and cook for 5 minutes.
    3. Stir in the rice and shredded charque and toast for 2 minutes, stirring.
    4. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
    5. While the rice cooks, fry the plantain slices in the remaining oil until caramelized and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, and fry the eggs sunny side up.
    6. Serve the rice topped with the plantains and a fried egg, with lime wedges on the side.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Taste the charque before adding any salt — it can be quite salty. Leftover majadito keeps 2 days; reheat with a splash of broth and add fresh fried egg and plantain.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook40 min
    Servings4
    CategoryBolivian Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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