The chouriço is a very popular sausage in Portugal that always gives a special touch to the meals. If you do not know what to do for lunch or dinner this chouriço rice recipe is ideal for you. It’s simple and very quick to prepare!
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INGREDIENTS FOR CHOURIÇO RICE
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Chouriço - Portuguese chouriço cut into small chunks.
- Rice - Long-grain rice.
- Olive oil - For sautéing. Adds flavor.
- Tomato - Peeled tomato cut into small chunks. Adds flavor and color to the recipe.
- Onion - Chopped onion. Adds flavor.
- Salt - Highlights all the other flavors.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE CHOURIÇO RICE
Step 1: In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, peeled tomato cut into small chunks and the chouriço cut into slices. Cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down.
Step 2: Add the rice and season with salt. Stir and cook the rice in the tomato sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the water and bring to a boil on a medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 3: Turn off the heat and serve.
TIPS FOR COOKING RICE
1. We usually use long-grain rice or medium-grain rice but you can use another type of rice. Long-grain rice is looser while medium-grain rice is creamier and absorb much more the flavors.
Rice cooking time: about 10 to 12 minutes for long-grain rice and 13 to 15 minutes for medium-grain rice.
2. The amount of water for the rice depends on each person's taste. The mesure we usually use is 250 ml (about 1 cup) to 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) of water per 100 grams (1/2 cup) rice.
3. Always cook the rice with a lid and over low heat to prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Chouriço rice
The chouriço is a very popular sausage in Portugal that always gives a special touch to the meals. If you do not know what to do for lunch or dinner this chouriço rice recipe is ideal for you. It’s simple and very quick to prepare!
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- 75 grams (2 2/3 ounces) Portuguese chouriço
- 125 grams (2/3 cup) long-grain rice
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- About 350 ml (1 1/2 cups) water
- Salt (to taste)
- In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion, peeled tomato cut into small chunks and the chouriço cut into slices. Cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rice and season with salt. Stir and cook the rice in the tomato sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the water and bring to a boil on a medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and serve.
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