Arroz a la Valenciana
This flavorful Filipino rice dish is hearty, satisfying, and a feast all on its own.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 Chorizo de Bilbao sausages, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup glutinous rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup green peas
- ½ cup raisins
- 3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and then sauté the onion, garlic, and tomato for 1 minute, just until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chicken and stir, cooking until brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chorizo and stir, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, saffron, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 1 minute to slightly soften the vegetables.
- Add both of the rice and toast lightly, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth/stock, and stir in the tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Lower to medium heat, then add the peas and raisins, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the rice is just cooked.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 2-3 minutes. Then uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and top with sliced hard boiled eggs before serving.
Notes
Makes approximately 6 servings.
Rinse rice until the water runs clear before using in this recipe.
Substitutions:
- Chicken breast for chicken thighs. Just be aware they cook faster, so watch carefully so they don't overcook.
- Mexican chorizo sausages for Chorizo de Bilbao (make sure they are in sausage form)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric for saffron threads.
Nutrition
Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1497IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 5mg