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[Recipe] Asopao de longaniza (Rice and Sausage Stew)
Sure, other countries have asopaos, and others have longanizas, but this Dominican sausage and rice stew is, as we say, "dominicano hasta la tambora".
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 560 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dominican longaniza [0.45 kg], chopped
- 2 ½ tablespoon oil for frying
- ¼ teaspoons pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cubanela (cubanelle pepper) or bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup capers (optional)
- 1 dozen pitted green olives (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon oregano (dry, ground)
- 1 large carrot diced (optional)
- ¼ cup of peas (petit pois, optional)
- 1 pound auyama (kabocha squash) kabocha squash, diced (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 teaspoons salt (may need more)
- 2 cups rice
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
Instructions
1. Browning longaniza
- In an aluminum pot (Amazon affiliate link) or cast iron (minimum 5 liters [1.5 gal] capacity) heat half the oil over medium-high heat.Add the longaniza in the hot oil, and cook stirring to brown. Discard excess fat if you find it necessary.
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2. Cooking vegetables
- Add black pepper, garlic, cubanelle, capers, olives, oregano, carrot, peas, auyama, and stir to mix. Stir frequently to cook evenly for 5 minutes.Stir in tomato sauce and salt and stir to combine.
3. Cooking rice
- Pour in 2 quarts (about 2 liters) of water and bring to a boil over medium-low temperature. Once it breaks the boil, stir in the rice.Simmer, stirring often to avoid the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.Once the rice has doubled in size, and the grains have opened, and it has reduced to the consistency you prefer (see notes), taste and season with salt to taste if you find it necessary. Stir in the cilantro. Remove from the heat.
4. Serving
- Serve hot. Check serving suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
2084mg
(87%)
Potassium
752mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3100IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2084mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3100IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.