Farmers Rice (Arroz de Lavrador) – Traditional Portuguese Rice

Name: Farmers Rice (Arroz de Lavrador) – Traditional Portuguese Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 350g (1 and 1/2 cups) of rice; 1 medium-sized Savoy cabbage, chopped; 1 chopped onion; 2 cloves of garlic, chopped; 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 dl (100 ml) of olive oil; 1 chouriço, sliced; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 1 liter of water

Warm up with my favorite Portuguese farmers rice! This smoky, one-pot Arroz de Lavrador is pure comfort. Grab your favorite pot and let's start cooking.

35 min 4 servings Easy Prep time 10 min Cooking Time 25 min

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Arroz de Lavrador is a hearty, one-pot portuguese farmers rice featuring smoky chouriço and tender Savoy cabbage. This traditional portuguese rice recipe stands out for its rich, "malandrinho" (brothy) texture and deep savory base. By simmering rice with fresh tomatoes and garlic, you achieve an arroz de lavrador recipe that perfectly balances rustic comfort with authentic flavor.

Ingredients

350g (1 and 1/2 cups) of rice1 medium-sized Savoy cabbage, chopped1 chopped onion2 cloves of garlic, chopped3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped2 bay leaves1 dl (100 ml) of olive oil1 chouriço, slicedSalt to tastePepper to taste1 liter of water

Directions

In a wide pot, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onion, chopped garlic, and bay leaves and let it all sauté.
After the onion is sautéed, add the sliced chouriço.
Fry for a while, add the tomatoes and let it sauté.
Add 1 liter of water and let it boil.
Once the water starts boiling, add the cabbage.
Season with salt and pepper and let it boil.
When it starts boiling, add the washed rice.
Stir everything and let it cook for 17 minutes.
If necessary, add more water.
After 17 minutes, it is ready to serve.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Neuza Costa