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O MELHOR ARROZ COM BACALHAU QUE VOCÊ JÁ VIU - SIMPLES - FÁCIL E DELICIOSO - Receitas de Pai

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Arroz com Bacalhau

Cultural Context

Arroz com Bacalhau, or rice with cod, is a beloved dish in Portuguese cuisine, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish highlights the tradition of using bacalhau, a salted cod that has been a staple in Portuguese households for centuries. Its preparation varies across regions, but the essence remains the same: a comforting and flavorful rice dish that brings people together. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Portugal but also in various Portuguese communities around the world, celebrating cultural heritage and culinary traditions.

PortuguesePTmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 g bacalhau
2 cups white rice
1 medium potato
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tomato
1/2 onion
1 clove garlic
olive oil
turmeric
paprika
salt
black pepper
3 bay leaves

bacalhau

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is a more affordable fish with a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are more affordable and widely available.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a similar texture and is often cheaper.

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

2

Add 500 g of bacalhau, a few pieces of onion, 1 whole garlic clove, and 3 bay leaves to the boiling water.

3

Let the bacalhau cook for about 4 minutes, then remove it from the water and discard the water.

4

Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped onion and minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.

5

Add the sliced yellow and red bell peppers to the pan and sauté until they soften.

6

Add the diced tomato, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan and mix well.

7

Flake the bacalhau and add it to the pan, stirring to combine.

8

Add 2 cups of washed white rice to the mixture and stir to coat the rice with the flavors.

9

Add 4 cups of water (2 cups of water for each cup of rice) to the pan and bring to a boil.

10

Once boiling, cover the pan and reduce the heat to simmer until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

11

After cooking, let the rice sit covered for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork.

12

Stir in chopped parsley and serve with black olives and a quail egg on top.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingflaking

Equipment Needed

potpancutting boardknifemeasuring cupsserving dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fisheggs

Also Known As

Bacalhau à BrásBacalhau com Arroz

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