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Arroz al Horno — traditional dish from Valencia, Spain
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Arroz al Horno

How to order / say it
Say it Arroz al Horno — [ah-ROZ al OR-no]
Order I would like the Arroz al Horno, please.
Locally Me gustaría el Arroz al Horno, por favor.
Say locally

A baked rice dish with meats, chickpeas, and tomatoes.

Why try it?

Arroz al Horno offers a comforting and hearty reflection of the inland traditions within Valencian cuisine. It symbolizes the resourcefulness and communal spirit of family meal preparation.

How it tastes

Each bite is a delightful blend of savory meats and creamy chickpeas, with the rice absorbing robust flavors. The dish, baked in an earthenware casserole, delivers a rustic aroma and an inviting appearance.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

This dish dates back to the 18th century, evolving out of a need to reutilize leftovers, including meat broths and Sunday roast remnants. Over time, it became a beloved staple of Valencian home cooking, embodying thrift and deliciousness.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 150 g rice
  • 🥩 100 g sausage
  • 🥩 150 g pork ribs
  • 🫘 100 g chickpeas
  • 🥕 1, sliced potato
  • 🥕 1, whole tomato
  • 🧄 1 bulb garlic
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven and brown sausage and pork ribs in olive oil.
  2. 2 Arrange rice, chickpeas, and sliced potato in a baking dish with meats.
  3. 3 Pour in hot broth until everything is covered.
  4. 4 Top with a whole tomato and garlic bulb, then bake until the rice absorbs the broth.
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