Arroz de lingueirão

Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.

About the recipe

Arroz de lingueirão is a coastal Algarve recipe, fragrant and moist.

The lingueirão adds a delicate flavor to the broth, which should envelop the rice until serving time.

Ingredients

• 700 g of cleaned lingueirão
• 1 1/2 cups of rice
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 80 ml of olive oil
• Broth from the lingueirão
• Coriander
• Salt and pepper

Preparation method

1. Open the lingueirão in a pot with a little water.
2. Strain and reserve the broth.
3. Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato in olive oil.
4. Add the rice and hot broth.
5. When the rice is almost ready, add the lingueirão.
6. Finish creamy with coriander.

Tips from Empório Portugal

• Strain the broth to remove sand.
• Add the lingueirão at the end to avoid hardening.
• Serve immediately.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

• Vongole or mussel can adapt the recipe.
• Long-grain rice works well.

Pairing

White from Algarve or Vinho Verde. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink in moderation.