Arròs Dabordo
L'Arròs Dabordo is a brothy rice dish made with Bomba rice that perfectly absorbs the flavors of fresh squid, complemented by the sweetness of green pepper.
Ingredients
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 150 gBomba rice
  • 1 squid of good size
  • 1 small green pepper
  • 2 ripe red tomatoes
  • 2 grsnsgarlic
  • parsley
  • 1 teaspoonsweet paprika
  • 1 white wine
  • 750 mlmineral water
  • 150 gpeas
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (Approx.)

Calories
429 kcal
Protein
22 g
Fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
75 g

Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  • Prepare a mixture with the ripe tomato, peeled and seedless, the garlic cloves, and the fresh parsley. Blend everything with the stick blender and set aside.
  • Bring the bottled water to a boil in a saucepan, to have it ready when it is necessary to incorporate it into the cooking.
  • Cut the squid into small pieces, ensuring all pieces are a similar size to cook evenly.
  • Sauté the squid in a casserole with olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it begins to lightly brown.
  • Add a bit of salt to the squid to enhance its flavor.
  • Add the green pepper, diced into small cubes, to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
  • Add the ground mixture passed through a food processor. Continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes, stirring well to integrate the flavors.
  • Add the white wine to the pot to deglaze. Let the wine reduce and the alcohol evaporate, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add the boiling bottled water to the pot, stirring to mix all the ingredients well.
  • Increase the heat to High, and when the water is vigorously boiling, add the rice evenly across the pot.
  • Boil the rice on High heat for 6 minutes, ensuring it does not stick to the bottom.
  • Reduce the heat to LOW and continue cooking for an additional 6 minutes to allow the rice to slowly absorb the flavors.
  • Add the tender peas and maintain the boil for another 3 minutes, until the peas are tender yet firm.
  • Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let it rest covered for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to fully integrate.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • When cleaning the squid, ensure you remove the dark skin and internal parts completely to avoid any bitter flavors in the final dish.
  • When adding ripe tomato to the sofrito, peel and grate it beforehand to ensure a uniform texture and quicker cooking.
  • To enhance the flavor of the green pepper, first heat it in a pan without oil until its skin begins to slightly blacken, then add it to the rice for a slightly smoky taste.