Arroz de peixe

Name: Arroz de peixe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Angola
Ingredients: 300 g dry white rice; 600 g raw boneless hake fillets; 400 g tomatoes; 150 g onion; 12 g garlic; 30 g olive oil; 1000 ml water; 5 g salt; 15 g fresh cilantro; 20 ml lemon juice

This fish rice describes a soft, tomato-based homemade version. It uses weighed boneless fillets and retains some liquid when served.

Ingredients

300 g dry white rice
600 g raw boneless hake fillets
400 g tomatoes
150 g onion
12 g garlic
30 g olive oil
1000 ml water
5 g salt
15 g fresh cilantro
20 ml lemon juice

Preparation

Cut the fish into pieces and check for bones. Mince the onion and chop the garlic.

Sauté the onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the rice, then the water and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes.

Add the fish and continue until it is opaque and reaches 63 °C internal temperature. The rice should remain soft with a little liquid.

Add the cilantro and lemon off the heat. Serve immediately to prevent the rice from absorbing all the sauce.