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Capretto Rice

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A traditional Alentejo dish, Arroz de Capretto is a culinary masterpiece that blends the sweet flavor of capretto meat with wrapped rice.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 45 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 2 kg of capretto meat
  • 300 g of wrapped rice
  • 500 ml of meat broth
  • 2 onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 100 g of prosciutto
  • 100 g of beans
  • 100 g of pecorino cheese
  • Oil and salt to taste

Method

  1. Cut the capretto meat into small pieces and cook it in a pan with a bit of oil and salt.
  2. In another pan, sauté the garlic and onions, then add the prosciutto and beans.
  3. When the meat is cooked, add the broth and let it boil for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the wrapped rice following the producer's instructions.
  5. When the broth is almost finished, add the wrapped rice and beans.
  6. Continue cooking until the rice is fully soaked and well cooked.
  7. Finally, add the grated pecorino cheese and mix well.
  8. Serve hot with a bit of salt and pepper to taste.

The story

Arroz de Capretto is a dish that dates back to the Spanish colonization period, where capretto meat was one of the main proteins. Today, it has become a popular festive dish throughout the region.

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