Valencian Rice (Arroz a La Valenciana)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 9
Tasty Valencian Rice (Arroz a La Valenciana) that will satisfy your taste buds
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Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chickens
1 lb white rice ( cooked )
1 lb smoked link sausage ( sliced into 1/2 inch slices )
1/8 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion ( chopped into medium chunks )
1 red bell pepper ( cut into long strips )
3 green onions ( chopped very finely )
2 large tomatoes ( diced into large chunks )
1 lb cooked shrimp , peeled and deveined ( optional )
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup capers
8 1/2 ounces canned early peas ( petit-pois )
3 ounces canned smoked oysters ( optional )
4 -5 ounces sliced black olives or 4 -5 ounces whole green olives , as is traditional
1/2 cup white wine ( optional ) or 1/2 cup beer , you decide , traditional ( optional )
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
450
Sugar
4g
Fat
15g
Valencian Rice (Arroz a La Valenciana) is a Spanish dish that has spread around the world, due to its versatile and delicious nature. It is a combination of rice, chicken, sausage, and vegetables, cooked in a tomato-based sauce that makes it a one-pot meal. Traditionally, this dish was cooked in a paella pan over an open flame, but it can also be cooked in a regular pot or a pressure cooker. This dish is a classic meal for Sunday dinner, and can be enjoyed with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter.
2.2 Add the onion and cook until it turns golden brown in color.
3.Add the chicken pieces, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they are browned and cooked on all sides.
4.Add the tomatoes, peppers, green onions, link sausage, olives, and capers, and then stir until they are all mixed in.
5.Pour the white wine and tomato paste into the pot, and add enough warm water to cover the ingredients completely.
6.Add the rice and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.

PROS

Valencian rice is a flavorful dish that combines chicken, sausage, and rice, giving you a delicious one pot meal.
It is perfect for serving at any gathering or for a special occasion.
It is also very versatile as it can be modified with different ingredients to fit different tastes and cultures.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in calories and sodium, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet plan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

It contains vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy living. Chicken in the dish is a good source of protein which helps to build and repair tissues in the body. Consuming properly cooked shrimp are highly nutritious and low in calories which you can add optionally.

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