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About the recipe
Arroz de tomate is a staple side dish in Portuguese cooking, especially alongside fish fillets and pataniscas.
The ideal consistency is loose and saucy, with some broth remaining and a fresh tomato flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rice
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 60 ml olive oil
- 3 cups of hot broth
- Parsley or cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down.
- Add the rice and stir it through the sautéed tomato base.
- Add the hot broth.
- Cook until the rice is tender and still loose and saucy.
- Finish with fresh herbs.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Ripe tomatoes make a difference.
- Serve at once to keep the rice loose and saucy.
- Do not let it dry completely.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Peeled tomatoes can replace fresh tomatoes.
- Long-grain rice works well.
Pairing
It pairs with fish fillets, pataniscas and grilled fish. If serving wine, choose a light white wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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