Arroz Caldoso de Bacalao - ✅ Deliciosa receta de Arroz marinero con bacalao

bacalao

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Fresh cod is lighter and less salty, while pollock is more affordable.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock provides flavor without fish, and water is the most economical.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric offers color and health benefits, while annatto is a budget-friendly color substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, and canola oil is less expensive.

Soak bacalao in water overnight, changing water several times.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomato and cook until it breaks down, about 5 minutes.

Add paprika and saffron, stirring to combine.

Incorporate the soaked bacalao and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in fish stock and bring to a simmer.

Add rice and bay leaf, stirring gently to combine.

Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is al dente, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

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