The Best Sausage and Rice Recipe

The Best Sausage and Rice Recipe

45min
4 servings
Easy

Recipe for rice cooked with bacon, smoked sausage (calabresa), broccoli, and peas, finished with fresh herbs and melted mozzarella.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Proteínas/Aromáticos
  • 3tablespoons de Diced bacon
  • 1/2unit de Diced smoked sausage (like kielbasa or andouille)
Aromáticos
  • 1/2unit de Diced onion
Vegetais
  • 5florets de Diced broccoli (small florets)
  • 1/3cup de Frozen peas
Base
  • 1cup (240ml) de Long-grain white rice
Temperos
  • Black pepper
  • Salt opcional
Líquidos
  • Water
Finalização
  • a little de Chopped fresh herbs (cilantro/parsley mix)
  • a little de Cubed mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1
fritar

Brown the bacon and smoked sausage in a skillet, using the rendered fat.

3min
2
refogar

Add the diced onion to the sauté and let it brown well to caramelize.

2min

Dica: Well-browned onion lends a deeper, more caramelized flavor to the dish.

3
refogar

Add the broccoli (preferably raw) and the frozen peas to the sauté mixture.

1min

Dica: Using raw broccoli ensures it cooks perfectly alongside the rice.

4
misturar

Stir the rice (using a 240ml cup measure) into the sauté.

30s
5
temperar

Season with black pepper, but avoid adding salt at this stage, as the bacon and sausage already contain salt.

30s

Dica: Taste the rice at the end to check if salt adjustment is necessary.

6
cozinhar

Add enough water to cook the rice, slightly more than usual, and cook uncovered to prevent the broccoli from turning grayish.

15min

Dica: If the water dries out, add more little by little.

7
misturar

After cooking, mix in the chopped fresh herbs and the cubes of mozzarella cheese into the rice.

1min
8
cozinhar

Cover the skillet briefly to allow the cheese to melt before serving.

2min

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Allergens Present

Milk

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

panela

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