THE UMAMI DIRT-GRAINS

(Our Play on Shortcut Arroz de Cabidela style Rice)

THE UMAMI DIRT-GRAINS

Ingredients: 200g Chicken livers (finely minced), 4 Chicken thighs (chunks), 300g Carolino rice, 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Salt, 2 Bay leaves, 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar, 100ml Red wine, 800ml Chicken stock...

Ingredients

  • 200g Chicken livers (finely minced)
  • 4 Chicken thighs (chunks)
  • 300g Carolino rice
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 100ml Red wine
  • 800ml Chicken stock

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry chicken chunks until charred; remove. Fry minced livers until they melt into a dark foundation.
  2. The Bloom Add spices and bay leaves with a 30ml splash of stock; the steam will release the iron-rich aromatics.
  3. The Swell Add rice, wine, and remaining stock; return chicken. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  4. The Marriage Stir in the vinegar at the end; it will sharpen the dark umami silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a massive hit of raw fresh parsley and extra black pepper.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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