Locrio de Longaniza [Recipe + Video] Rice with Dominican Sausage
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Locrio de Longaniza [Recipe + Video] Rice with Dominican Sausage
Description
Locrio de Longaniza is a Dominican recipe that centers around longaniza sausage browned in oil, which releases flavorful fats used to sauté diced red bell peppers, minced garlic, red onion, and pitted green olives. Ground bija (annatto) powder adds a characteristic reddish hue and subtle flavor to the dish. After the vegetables soften, water and salt are added, and the rice is stirred in to absorb these seasoned liquids.
The dish is cooked at medium-low heat, with frequent stirring to prevent sticking, until the rice has absorbed most liquid. It is then covered and simmered on low to finish steaming the rice, achieving tender grains that remain separate and firm. Cilantro or parsley is stirred in just before serving to impart fresh herbal notes.
This dish can be served as a main course, delivering a comforting combination of spiced sausage and aromatic rice. Its rich flavors come from the sausage and annatto accent and it pairs well with fresh salads or simple vegetable sides.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 pound longaniza [0.5 kg], cut into 1" [2.5 cm] slices
- ½ tablespoon bija powder ground bija (annatto, achiote)
- 2 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic about 5 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red onion minced, small
- ⅓ cup green olives pitted
- 2 cups rice (Carolina rice)
- 1 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
- 3 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, minced
Instructions
1. Browning sausage
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large (3 quart [3 lt] thick-bottomed pot.Add the longaniza and cook stirring until it is light brown all over. Discard excess fat if you find it necessary, but you should leave enough to sauté the vegetables.
2. Cooking vegetables
- Stir in bija, peppers, garlic, onion, and olives. Cook and stir for a minute.Pour 2½ cups of water and heat until it breaks the boil. Add the salt, taste and add more to taste if you find it necessary.
3. Cooking rice
- Add rice and stir to mix well.Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often so the rice does not stick to the bottom, until nearly all the liquid has evaporated.
4. Cooking covered
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes.Uncover and stir, moving the rice from the bottom to the top. Cover again and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through, but the grains are still firm. Add the cilantro and mix.
5. Serving
- Remove from the stove, and serve hot. Check some serving suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 796 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 796kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1472mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1399IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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