Locrio de Longaniza Dominicana | Locrio Dominicano | Chef Zee Cooks

longaniza

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein and is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

Brown the longaniza in a pot without adding oil, as it releases its own oil.

Cut the longaniza into different sizes for variety.

After a few minutes, add chopped onions, green peppers, and diced garlic; mix until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add sazon, Dominican oregano, sopita, and tomato paste; mix until combined and the mixture turns a reddish-orange color.

Add olives if desired.

Add 3 cups of water to the mixture and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 3 cups of pre-washed long grain white rice and mix well.

Monitor the rice as the water dries up; mix when you hear it sizzle and pop.

Add recao or cilantro to the center for flavor.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 35 to 45 minutes.

Fluff the locrio gently after cooking and optionally remove the cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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