Brazilian recipe
Classic Beef and Rice Carreteiro Style
A hearty and flavorful traditional rice dish featuring seasoned salt-cured beef and fresh herbs, perfect for a nourishing home-cooked meal.
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Ingredients
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons of lard or vegetable oil
5 cups of boiling water
800 g of salt-cured beef (charque), diced and soaked to remove excess salt
Fresh herbs to taste, such as chopped parsley and spring onions
2 cups of rice, washed and drained
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons of lard or vegetable oil
5 cups of boiling water
800 g of salt-cured beef (charque), diced and soaked to remove excess salt
Fresh herbs to taste, such as chopped parsley and spring onions
2 cups of rice, washed and drained
Where to find ingredients
Find salt-cured beef at local butchers; if unavailable, use high-quality dried beef or salted brisket. Fresh herbs like parsley and spring onions are readily available at local markets and produce shops.
Preparation method
- Soak the salt-cured beef in water for several hours, changing the water multiple times to draw out the excess salt
- Heat the lard or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Sauté the onion until translucent and cook the garlic until fragrant and golden
- Add the desalted beef and sear until it develops a deep color and aroma
- Stir in the rice, coating the grains well, and toast them with the meat for a few minutes
- Pour the boiling water over the rice and beef mixture
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs just before serving to add a bright finish to the dish
Observations
This traditional rice dish draws inspiration from the historic trail expeditions of wagon drivers. It focuses on the bold, savory profile of salt-cured beef, commonly known as charque, simmered with long-grain rice and finished with fresh herbs. It is a straightforward, comforting one-pot meal that delivers deep, rustic flavor.
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