Arroz caldoso

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This article is about the Spanish rice dish. For the Filipino rice gruel, see Arroz caldo.
Preparing a shrimp arroz caldoso. Unlike a paella, the pan is deep.

Arroz caldoso is a dish which originated in Spain. It literally means "brothy rice" and consists of broth (stock) and rice with diverse flavourings and extra ingredients.[1][2] The recipe is quite varied depending in which region of the Iberian peninsula it is prepared. Variations of this dish range from a recipe quite similar to Italian risotto, to a rice soup, to a dish that could be mistaken for paella.

Base components[edit]

Caldoso always contains broth of any meat, some garlic and/or onions and short grain rice.[3][4] Many recipes call for caramelised onions and in some recipes a small quantity of lentils are thrown in to help thicken the caldoso and add flavour.

Caldoso with sea food[edit]

A lobster arroz caldoso in an earthenware dish.

This version calls for the addition of smoked paprika (pimenton) and one's choice of sea food (usually mussels,[5] shrimp[3] or clams[1][6]) and extra water, which leaves it in a semi-liquid state. When served, the sea food is presented on top of the rice.

Caldoso with meat[edit]

Cubes of meat are added to the caldoso as well as extra liquid (water or sherry) as well as smoked paprika or a spice of ones choice. It is served quite liquid.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Newton, James. Spanish Cookbook - 'Espana Cuisine'. Springwood emedia. ISBN 9781476483986.
  2. ^ Doss, Suresh (2018-03-01). "'Dirty rice' at Spanish food hall a taste of the ocean with every spoonful". CBC. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
  3. ^ a b Stein, Rick (2011-10-31). Rick Stein's Spain: 140 new recipes inspired by my journey off the beaten track. Random House. ISBN 9781409074618.
  4. ^ Garcia, Emma (2019-07-08). "Arroz caldoso, meloso o seco: cómo conseguir el arroz perfecto en cada ocasión". 20minutos.es - Últimas Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-08-10.
  5. ^ "Arroz caldoso con marisco traditional from spain". Lobby Market. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  6. ^ "Receta de Arroz caldoso con almejas • Gurmé". Gurmé (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2019-08-10.
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