We are traveling to Colombia this month as we Eat the World........
- Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Bollos de Mazorca (Steamed Fresh Corn Rolls)
- Sneha’s Recipe: Colombian Arroz Atollado
- Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Cañón de Cerdo (Colombia-Style Pork Loin Roast)
- Pandemonium Noshery: Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Platter
- Making Miracles: Arepas Con Carne Asada
- Dinner By Dennis: Pan De Bono (Cassava and Corn Cheese Bread)
- Sugarlovespices: Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg)
- Kitchen Frau: Pan de Yuca (Warm Cheesy Buns)
- A Day in the LIfe on the Farm: Arroz Atollado
This is one of my favorite blogging groups. I love exploring the different countries through their cuisine and sharing it with my readers. I also love learning new recipes and more culture from the articles written by others in this group.
The recipe that I'm sharing with you today was found on a blog called All That's Jas. It is a traditional Colombian dish, often served on holidays. I adapted the recipe only slightly.
Cubed pork is browned and then covered with broth seasoned and braised for tenderness. Then the potatoes, rice and sausage are added along with a homemade Hagao Sauce. This mixture is simmered until the liquid is absorbed and the rice has the consistency of risotto.
Traditionally this stew is served with slices of avocado and hard boiled egg. I did not add that to mine but I'll bet it is wonderful.
This was one of my favorite meals that I have made lately. I paired it with a wine from the Finger Lakes Region. I will be talking to you more about that pairing in my post on Friday so please stop back and check it out.
I can't wait to see where we're traveling to next month. Mark your calendars. We all share on the 10th of each month at 10 AM. See you then.
Arroz Atollado
Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 MCook time: 50 MTotal time: 65 M
This amazing Colombian Pork and Sausage Risotto is an incredibly delicious one dish meal.
Ingredients:
Risotto
- 2 T. canola oil
- 1 lb. pork stew meat
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 c. chicken broth or chicken broth/water mixture
- 1 c. Basmati rice
- 1 small yukon gold potato, diced into 1" pieces
- 9 oz. smoked sausage of choice, sliced into rounds
Hogao Sauce
- 2 T. canola oil
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 scallions, chipped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 T. sazon goya with azafran
- pinch of cumin
- pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large dutch oven over med high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper and add to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned all over.
- Add the chicken broth and water to the pot, cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
- While pork is braising, make the Hogao sauce by combining the remaining oil, tomato, scallions, garlic, bell pepper, sazon goya, cumin and pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add the rice, potato and smoked sausage to the pork. Stir in the Hogao Sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally for another 10 minutes or so, until the potatoes are tender, liquid is absorbed and rice is done to a risotto consistency, adding more water or broth as needed.
Notes:
Adapted from a recipe found at All That's Jas.
I found sazon goya on Amazon.
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Oh yumm!! I will save this one and have to try soon - it looks like a wonderfully hearty, flavorful meal!
ReplyDeleteIt was really good Rebekah.
DeleteYum! The rice in hagao sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jules, it was.
DeleteReminds me of jambalaya! Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteYes, very delicious.
DeleteYum, that looks fantastic - creamy rice, meat, sausages with that fantastic-sounding sauce. A great combination. I bet that sauce might be good on other things, too.
ReplyDeleteI think so too Margaret. It will be fun experimenting.
DeleteCreamy and delicious risotto,totally different recipe!
ReplyDeleteThat was surprising to me Sneha.
DeleteThis looks amazing Wendy! It was wonderful to see you last week!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing you and your family Amy.
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