{"id":182,"date":"2026-04-07T19:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/?p=182"},"modified":"2026-04-07T19:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:59:16","slug":"picadillo-de-arracache-costa-rican-arracache-root-hash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/en\/2026\/04\/07\/picadillo-de-arracache-costa-rican-arracache-root-hash\/","title":{"rendered":"Picadillo de Arracache (Costa Rican Arracache Root Hash)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Picadillo de Arracache (Costa Rican Arracache Root Hash)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #D4C9B9; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n    <aside> \ud83e\udd54\n\n    <strong>Costa Rican arracache picadillo:<\/strong> tender arracache (a starchy root, sometimes called <em>Peruvian carrot<\/em>) ground and parboiled, then mixed with saut\u00e9ed aromatics, tomato sauce, annatto, and chopped meats for a rich, savory hash. Traditionally served warm.\n\n    <\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep:<\/strong> peel and grind arracache; finely chop aromatics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parboil arracache:<\/strong> until just tender (do not overcook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drain and press:<\/strong> squeeze well, then rest <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> in a mold\/ring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simmer to finish:<\/strong> low heat, covered, stirring often<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 kg <strong>arracache<\/strong>, peeled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2  kg <strong>pork lard<\/strong> (manteca de cerdo)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 kg <strong>pork flank or cecina<\/strong> (posta o cecina), cooked and chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 kg <strong>pork skin<\/strong> (pellejo de cerdo), cooked and chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 and 1\/2 cups <strong>tomato sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1  and 1\/2 large <strong>sweet chili peppers<\/strong> (chile dulce), finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small <strong>onion<\/strong>, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 bunch <strong>culantro<\/strong> (coriander), finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 cloves <strong>garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp <strong>black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp <strong>hot chili<\/strong> (chile picante), optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/8 tsp <strong>achiote<\/strong> <strong>paste <\/strong>(annatto), optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" data-attachment-id=\"192\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-2.png?resize=1536%2C642&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-2.png?resize=1200%2C502&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theartofcostarricancuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Picadillo-de-Arracache-Costa-Rican-Arracache-Root-Hash-2.png?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Prep the meats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook the <strong>posta\/cecina<\/strong> in salted water, then <strong>chop finely<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the <strong>pork skin<\/strong> in salted water until tender, then <strong>chop or grind<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Prep and parboil the arracache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peel the <strong>arracache<\/strong> and grind it using a <strong>meat grinder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinse well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parboil in water until <strong>just soft<\/strong>, being careful not to overcook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain and rinse once more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Drain, press, and rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer the arracache to a clean cloth and <strong>squeeze firmly<\/strong> to remove liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place in a <strong>mold or ring<\/strong> and let it rest for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Build the saut\u00e9 base<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a large pot, heat the <strong>pork lard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saut\u00e9 the <strong>onion<\/strong> and <strong>chile dulce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the <strong>garlic<\/strong> and cook until fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in the <strong>achiote<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Combine and finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the drained <strong>arracache<\/strong> and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the <strong>tomato sauce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold in the <strong>chopped meat<\/strong> and <strong>pork skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Season with <strong>salt<\/strong>, <strong>pepper<\/strong>, and optional <strong>hot chili<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover and simmer on <strong>low heat<\/strong>, stirring often so it cooks evenly and does not stick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Yield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Makes about <strong>30 portions<\/strong>, each 1\/2 <strong>cup (110 g)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve warm with <strong>tortillas<\/strong>, <strong>rice and beans<\/strong>, or a simple <strong>cabbage salad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <strong>lime<\/strong> or <strong>pickled onions<\/strong> on the side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The key to good texture is <strong>not overcooking<\/strong> the arracache during parboiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeezing and resting the arracache helps prevent a <strong>watery<\/strong> picadillo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir frequently during the low simmer to avoid sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"798\" data-attachment-id=\"195\" 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