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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Arroz Meloso con Ajo y Pimentón

Cultural Context

Arroz Meloso con Ajo y Pimentón hails from Spain, particularly celebrated in the regions of Valencia and Murcia. This dish showcases the Spanish love for rice, often enjoyed as a comforting family meal. The creamy texture, achieved through the slow cooking of rice, is enhanced by the aromatic garlic and smoky paprika, making it a staple in many Spanish households. Today, variations can be found across the globe, adapting to local tastes while keeping the essence of this traditional dish.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Ajo
Cebolla
Pimiento rojo
10 - 12 gambones
Vino blanco
Pimentón dulce
Tomate triturado
Carne de pimiento choricero
Arroz (100 g por persona)
Fumet (4:1)
Azafrán o colorante
AOVE (Aceite de oliva virgen extra)

smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika is less expensive but lacks the smoky flavor.

vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs, though it will lack flavor.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color but has a different flavor profile.

chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and quicker to prepare.

1

Chop the garlic, onion, and red bell pepper.

2

Sauté the garlic, onion, and red bell pepper in olive oil.

3

Add the gambones and cook until they turn pink.

4

Pour in the white wine and let it reduce.

5

Stir in the sweet paprika, crushed tomatoes, and pimiento choricero meat.

6

Add the rice (100 g per person) and mix well with the other ingredients.

7

Pour in the fumet (4 parts liquid to 1 part rice) and bring to a boil.

8

Add saffron or coloring for color.

9

Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Melty Rice with Garlic and Paprika
Local Name: Arroz Meloso con Ajo y Pimentón

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