Arroz de Hauçá LEGÍTIMO | Gostosuras da Baiana

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Prepare 200 g of dried smoked shrimp by removing the head and tail.

Grate 4 cloves of garlic and set aside.

Chop half of a finger pepper and set aside.

Cook 200 g of shredded salted beef in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes, then shred it.

Use 2 cups of pre-cooked rice, as the rice is already cooked and does not need further cooking.

Chop a red onion and prepare to sauté it.

Add a drizzle of dendê oil to a pan to heat it up.

Sauté the chopped onion and grated garlic until fragrant.

Add the shredded salted beef to the pan and sauté lightly.

Pour a small amount of coconut milk into the beef mixture for creaminess.

In another pan, heat a little more dendê oil and sauté the garlic and onion again.

Add the chopped finger pepper and then the dried shrimp to the pan, sautéing until cooked through.

Combine the sautéed rice with the coconut milk, ensuring it becomes a creamy texture, not fluffy.

Serve the rice topped with the sautéed beef and shrimp mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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