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Arroz A Banda

45 mintotal
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
4servings
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A traditional Spanish coastal rice dish cooked in a rich fish fumet, originally prepared by fishermen to use up leftover catch.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 400 grams Bomba rice
  • 1.2 liters Fish stock (Fumet)
  • 300 grams Monkfish or Rockfish
  • 4 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 pieces Tomato, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika (Pimenton)
  • 1 pinch Saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 100 grams Alioli sauce(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the fish stock in a separate pot and keep it at a simmer throughout the process.

  2. 2

    In a wide paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the fish pieces until lightly browned, then remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same oil, fry the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the grated tomato and cook until the liquid evaporates.

  4. 4

    Stir in the sweet paprika and saffron, being careful not to burn the paprika.

  5. 5

    Add the rice to the pan and stir for 2 minutes to toast the grains and coat them in the oil and sofrito.

  6. 6

    Pour in the hot fish stock and spread the rice evenly across the pan; do not stir the rice again.

  7. 7

    Cook on high heat for 10 minutes, then reduce to low heat for another 8-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

  8. 8

    Let the rice rest for 5 minutes covered with a clean cloth before serving with a side of alioli.

Nutrition per Serving

480

Calories

18g

Protein

72g

Carbs

14g

Fat

2g

Fiber

3g

Sugar

850mg

Sodium

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