Spanish Baked Rice Recipe

71g protein · 1 h 45 min · 1447 kcal

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Spanish Baked Rice Recipe

We simply can't get enough of Spanish rice recipes. They have fantastic taste and are also a staple of the culture and history of this country. For that reason, we brought to you another article with an amazing dish - the Spanish baked rice, or as it is known in Spanish the arroz al horno. We can assure you that this recipe belongs to the rice dishes hall of fame and here's the easy recipe for you.

1 h 45 min4 servings1447 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (400 gr) white rice
  • 500 gr pork ribs
  • 250 gr bacon
  • 2 (350gr) morcillas (black pudding)
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 3 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 potato
  • 3 cups (750ml) Beef broth
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron threads
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a frying pan, fry the bacon and...: In a frying pan, fry the bacon and pork with the minced garlic and set aside.

  2. 2

    Wash, peel and cut the potato. Also, fry...: Wash, peel and cut the potato. Also, fry it like "sealing it" in the pan. Do the same with the black pudding without letting it break.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, put the saffron. Add...: In the same pan, put the saffron. Add the tomato (cut or grated) and let the tomato water evaporate to add the paprika, stir so it doesn't burn.

  4. 4

    Put the rice and cook with the other...: Put the rice and cook with the other ingredients. Add the chickpeas (draining the excess water from the can) and cook it all together.

  5. 5

    Place the meat with the potato and the...: Place the meat with the potato and the garlic in an oven-safe casserole and add the fried rice.

  6. 6

    Bring the broth to a boil and when...: Bring the broth to a boil and when it is ready add it to the rice. Put the rice in the oven with ribs and chickpeas and cook at 210°C for 25 minutes.

  7. 7

    Check the rice, when it has the texture...: Check the rice, when it has the texture and crust that you like, you can serve it hot.

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