Arroz Clavado /Receta Chocoana

Arroz Clavado: Chocoan Rice Delight

Experience a culinary journey to Colombia's Chocó region with Arroz Clavado, a savory and aromatic rice dish enriched with robust longaniza sausage, a vibrant vegetable sofrito, and the rich creaminess of local coastal cheese. This traditional dish is a true celebration of flavor and texture, perfect for a hearty main course.

Ingredients

🫒 50ml Oil, used via spray
🌭 Longaniza: 15-20 pieces, cut into chunks
🧅 1 Green Onion, finely chopped
🧂 Salt: 1/2 tablespoon
🧄 3 Garlic cloves, minced
🧅 1/2 White Onion, finely chopped
🍅 1 small Tomato, finely chopped
🌶️ 1/2 Bell Pepper, finely chopped
🐔 1/2 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon Pepper
🧄 1/2 tablespoon Homemade Sazonador (All-Purpose Seasoning)
🍚 500g Rice, washed and drained
💧 1000ml Water
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon Paprika-Infused Oil
🧀 300g Queso Costeño, diced into cubes

Instructions

1- Brown the Longaniza:

Spray a frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high.
Add longaniza pieces and cook until golden-brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove and set aside, reserving oil.

2- Cook the Sofrito:

Transfer reserved oil to a cooking pot.
Add green onion and sauté briefly.
Add salt, minced garlic, and white onion, stirring to combine.

3- Add Vegetables:

Stir in chopped tomato and bell pepper.
Sauté until vegetables soften.

4- Season the Sofrito:

Add chicken bouillon, pepper, and homemade sazonador.
Cook for an additional minute to meld flavors.

5- Combine Ingredients:

Add the browned longaniza and half of the diced queso costeño to the sofrito.

6- Prepare the Rice:

Add washed rice to the pot and mix thoroughly.
Pour in approximately 1000ml water, adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
Add paprika-infused oil.

7- Cook the Rice:

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium.
Cook until water is mostly absorbed and rice surface looks dry.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

8- Embed the Cheese:

Once the rice is partially cooked, stir it again.
Create several holes in the rice and insert the remaining diced queso costeño.

9- Finalize Cooking:

Cover the pot again, reduce the heat to very low.
Allow the rice to finish cooking and the cheese to melt gently.

Time, Servings, and Equipment

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450 kcal (approximate)
Proteins: 16g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Equipment: Non-stick Frying Pan, Generic silver Oil Sprayer, Generic silver Tongs, Metal Spoon, Metal Spatula, Pink plastic Bowl, Stainless steel Cooking Pot with "Swiss Home" lid, Small colored plastic Measuring Cups/Bowls, Gas Stove