Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Beef and Rice Skillet (Arroz à carreteiro)
A hearty, rustic dish featuring tender, savory dried beef combined with aromatic rice and fresh herbs for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
5 cups boiling water
800g charque (dried salted beef), cut into small pieces and desalted
Fresh green herbs (parsley and scallions), chopped, to taste
2 cups white rice, washed and drained
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
5 cups boiling water
800g charque (dried salted beef), cut into small pieces and desalted
Fresh green herbs (parsley and scallions), chopped, to taste
2 cups white rice, washed and drained
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and rice at local wet markets or supermarkets. Charque (dried salted beef) can be sourced from specialty South American grocers or gourmet butcher shops; as a substitute, salted cured beef or high-quality beef jerky can be used, though original charque is preferred for authenticity.
Preparation method
- Soak the charque in water for several hours, changing the water multiple times to remove excess salt.
- Heat the lard or oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until translucent and the garlic until golden.
- Add the desalted charque and sauté until it is deeply browned and aromatic.
- Stir in the rice and sauté briefly 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 water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Finish by sprinkling the chopped fresh herbs over the dish before serving.
Observations
Arroz à carreteiro is a traditional Brazilian dish with roots in the historical expeditions of caravan drivers. This simple yet flavor-packed preparation highlights the deep, savory profile of dried, salted beef, known as charque, perfectly complemented by basic aromatics and a bright finish of fresh herbs. It is an ideal choice for a nourishing, soul-satisfying meal that is straightforward to assemble and incredibly flavorful.
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