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BAKED RICE from Valencia Spain

Baked Rice from Valencia Spain | Arroz al Horno con Chorizo

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 507 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth 720 ml
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads 0.17 grams
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 1 medium potato (peeled and cut into 1 cm - 0.40 inch thick slices)
  • 5 oz firm Spanish chorizo (cut into 1.25 cm - 1/2 inch pieces) 150 grams
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 1 cup short-grain rice (similar to arborio) 190 grams
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed) 180 grams
  • 1 tomato (cut into thick slices)
  • 1 head garlic (tip cut off)

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken broth and saffron into a saucepan, and heat with a medium heat

  2. Heat a large oven-proof fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes, add the sliced potatoes into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer, and fry for 4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped chorizo, mix together, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove and set aside

  5. Once again, using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, and mix continuously

  6. After 4 minutes and the onion and garlic are lightly sautéed, add in the paprika, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then simmer for a couple of minutes

  7. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the rice and mix continuously

  8. After 2 minutes and the rice is lightly sautéed, add in the canned chickpeas, the sautéed chorizo, and the simmering broth, gently mix together until well mixed, then turn off the heat

  9. Add the sliced potatoes back into the pan, all in a single layer, season them with salt & pepper, then add the slices of tomato, in a single layer, and the head of garlic in the middle of the pan, cut side down

  10. Add the pan into a preheated oven at 200°C / 400°F for 20 minutes or until the rice is just cooked through

  11. Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Baked Rice from Valencia Spain | Arroz al Horno con Chorizo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 576mg25%
Potassium 669mg19%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1154IU23%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.