Brazilian recipe
Easy and Traditional Brazilian Beef and Rice Skillet (Arroz à Carreteiro)
A straightforward recipe for Arroz à Carreteiro, featuring well-seasoned cured beef and a fresh herb finish, perfect for a tasty and nutritious 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 charque (salt-cured beef), cut into small pieces, previously desalted
Fresh herbs to taste, like chopped parsley and spring onions
2 cups of white rice, washed and drained
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons of lard or vegetable oil
5 cups of boiling water
800 g of charque (salt-cured beef), cut into small pieces, previously desalted
Fresh herbs to taste, like chopped parsley and spring onions
2 cups of white rice, washed and drained
Where to find ingredients
Charque, a type of salt-cured beef, is essential here. You might find it at a good butcher's shop or a specialist international foods store in Vanuatu. If you can't get authentic charque, a good quality dry-cured beef or even a robust, unsweetened beef jerky could work as a substitute, though it won't be quite the same. Fresh herbs like parsley and spring onions are generally available at local markets or larger supermarkets in Port Vila. Standard long-grain white rice is readily available everywhere.
Preparation method
- Soak the charque in water for a few 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 well-browned and fragrant
- Add the rice and stir well, letting it sauté with the beef for a few minutes
- Pour the boiling water over the rice and charque
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is tender and the water has dried up, about 20 to 25 minutes
- When serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs on top for a burst of freshness
Observations
Arroz à carreteiro is a classic Brazilian dish, tracing its roots back to the journeys of the old 'carreteiros' (wagon drivers). Its preparation is simple, highlighting the intense flavour of cured beef combined with basic ingredients and a touch of fresh greens. It’s ideal for anyone seeking a comforting, easy-to-make, and flavourful meal.
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