Monkfish Rice (arroz De Tamboril)
Monkfish Rice, or Arroz de Tamboril, is a traditional Portuguese dish that features tender monkfish cooked in a flavorful rice stew. This dish is a beloved part of Portuguese cuisine and is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb monkfish, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the red bell pepper and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated.
- Add the fish broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Gently add the monkfish chunks to the pot and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
- Once the rice is tender and the fish is cooked, remove the pot from the heat.
- Discard the bay leaf and garnish the monkfish rice with chopped parsley before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon
Tools
Pot Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Monkfish Rice with a side of fresh salad and crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the stew just before serving.
Cost
$20