Arroz de Pato à Moda de Braga (Braga-Style Duck Rice)
Braga-Style Duck Rice (Arroz de Pato à Moda de Braga) is a traditional Portuguese dish that features tender duck meat and flavorful rice, cooked to perfection in a delicious broth.
Ingredients
- 1 whole duck, cut into pieces
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup of white wine
- 4 cups of chicken or duck broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the duck pieces over medium heat until golden and the fat has rendered.
- Remove the duck from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bay leaf until the onion is translucent.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the rendered fat.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
- Return the duck pieces to the pot and pour in the broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pot and let the rice cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife
Tools
Pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Braga-Style Duck Rice with a side of fresh salad and a glass of Portuguese white wine for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add some chorizo or bacon to the rice while cooking.
Cost
$25