Brazilian recipe
Carreteiro Rice
Carreteiro Rice is a classic Brazilian dish, prized for its intense flavor and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
800 g dried salted beef, chopped
2 tablespoons lard
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups rice
5 cups boiling water
Green seasoning to taste
2 tablespoons lard
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups rice
5 cups boiling water
Green seasoning to taste
Where to find ingredients
Dried salted beef can be found in Latin American markets or specialty butcher shops. Lard is available at most supermarkets. Fresh herbs for green seasoning can be purchased at grocery stores or farmer's markets.
Preparation method
- Soak the dried salted beef in water in advance
- Change the water several times to remove excess salt
- Heat the lard in a large pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until golden
- Add the chopped dried salted beef and fry well
- Add the rice and sauté with the meat, stirring constantly
- Pour in the boiling water
- Reduce the heat and cook until the rice is tender
- Finish by sprinkling with chopped green seasoning just before serving
Observations
This dish is a legacy from the expeditions of the old muleteers, who needed a nutritious and easy-to-transport meal. The secret lies in the sautéed dried beef, which gives the recipe its unique character.
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