Arroz caldoso facts for kids
Arroz Caldoso is a yummy rice dish that comes from Spain. Its name means "brothy rice," which tells you a lot about it! It's made with rice and a tasty broth, plus other ingredients that give it lots of flavor.
This dish can be different depending on where in the Iberian Peninsula you try it. Some versions are like a thick Italian risotto, while others are more like a rice soup. It can even look a bit like paella, but it's usually much wetter.
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What's in Arroz Caldoso?
The main ingredients for Arroz Caldoso are always a flavorful broth (like chicken or vegetable broth), garlic, onions, and short-grain rice. Many recipes use onions that have been cooked until they are sweet and brown, called caramelized onions. Sometimes, a small amount of lentils are added. These help make the dish thicker and add even more flavor.
Seafood Arroz Caldoso
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This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with delicious seafood. Cooks often add smoked paprika to give it a special taste. You can choose your favorite seafood, like mussels, shrimp, or clams. Extra water is added, so this dish stays a bit soupy. When it's ready, the seafood is usually placed on top of the rice for serving.
Mushroom Arroz Caldoso
For the mushroom version, wild mushrooms are often used. These mushrooms are usually fried separately from the rice. While the rice is cooking, a cup of wine, sherry, port, or dark beer is added. A small handful of red lentils also goes into the pot. The rice cooks until most of the liquid is gone, making it thick. Just before serving, saffron or a strong cheese is stirred in. The separately fried mushrooms are then placed on top of the rice.
Meat Arroz Caldoso
In this type of Arroz Caldoso, small pieces of meat are added to the dish. Extra liquid, like water or sherry, is also included. Smoked paprika or another spice of your choice can be used to add flavor. This version is usually served quite liquid, like a hearty soup with rice and meat.
See also
In Spanish: Arroz caldoso para niños
