Romeritos

Romeritos is a traditional Mexican dish commonly enjoyed during the Christmas season. The central ingredient is romerito, a wild green herb native to Mexico, known for its slightly bitter taste. This dish combines romerito with dried shrimp, potatoes, and a rich mole sauce made from dried peppers, seeds, and spices. Romeritos is an aromatic and flavorful dish that offers a delightful taste of Mexican cuisine, perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb romerito
• 1/4 cup dried shrimp
• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 cup mole sauce

Instructions

1. Boil the romeritos in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a separate pan, sauté the dried shrimp over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat the mole sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the romeritos, dried shrimp, and potatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until everything is heated through.
6. Transfer to a serving dish.

Keywords: Dinner, Christmas, Romerito, Traditional Mexican, Festive

Spice Rack: Cumin, Paprika

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