Balearic · Spanish · Mallorcan
Arròs Brut
Mallorcan spiced rice broth with meat and vegetables
A rustic Mallorcan 'dirty rice' with pork, chicken, mushrooms and vegetables in a warmly spiced broth.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Balearic and Spanish and Mallorcan cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Arròs Brut
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Brown the pork and chicken in olive oil, then soften the onion in the same pot.
- 2
Add tomato, mushrooms, paprika, cinnamon and saffron and cook until concentrated.
- 3
Pour in the stock, add green beans and simmer until the meat is tender.
- 4
Stir in the rice and cook until just tender, keeping the finished dish generously brothy.
- 5
Rest for three minutes and serve immediately.
Arròs brut, meaning 'dirty rice', is a brothy Mallorcan rice dish coloured by meat, vegetables and a complex mixture of spices.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served at room temperature.
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