Vida Recetas Editorial
Baked rice is a traditional dish from the Valencian Community, known for its intense flavor and dry, tasty texture. This rice recipe is perfect for using leftovers from a stew, such as chickpeas, bacon, and chorizo, and is cooked in a clay pot to achieve that authentic touch. Bomba rice, of high quality, absorbs the vegetable broth and juices from the meats, resulting in each grain loose and full of flavor.
Making it is simple: you sauté onion and garlic, add the meats, tomato, and paprika, and finally the rice with the broth. It is baked at 180°C until done. This recipe is ideal for a family meal or to surprise guests with a taste of Spanish cuisine.
There are variations that include black pudding or potatoes, but this classic version with chickpeas and raisins gives a delicious sweet-salty contrast. If you are looking for a dry rice full of tradition, this is your recipe.
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
472 kcal
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Put a clay pot with the oil on the fire. When the oil is hot, add the peeled and chopped onion and the whole garlic head. Saute for about 10 minutes over low heat until the onion and garlic are golden brown. Then remove the garlic head and set aside.
Along with the onion, add the bacon and the sliced sausages, sauté until golden brown.
After a few minutes, add the pre-grated tomatoes and raise the heat. Cook until the tomato is ready and add the paprika, a little pepper and salt to taste.
Add the rice and half of the vegetable stock, and cook on the fire for about six minutes. Then add the cooked chickpeas (drained) and the drained raisins. Place the garlic head in the center of the pot and bake for 12 minutes, adding the remaining hot broth little by little.
The rice was dry but loose.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
