Each region of Colombia has it own style of food and character dishes. For example, in the department of El Choco, Arroz Clavado is a very popular dish. I thought I would share my recipe for this dish with you.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(4-6 servings)
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups diced smoked sausage or longaniza
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup hogao
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon achiote
- 4 cups water
- salt
- 1 cup white cheese or mozarella, diced
- Fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil and the sausage. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the sausage is brown. Add the hogao and rice and stir to coat.
- Add the water, stir and bring to a boil. Add cumin, salt and color. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is done.
- Turn the heat off and fluff the rice with fork. Add the diced cheese and fresh cilantro and stir. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
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This was printed from MyColombianRecipes.com
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ruth says
Really love these flavours. Smoked sausage and rice do it for me every time!!
KennyT says
Interesting, I hope I can get this cheese here in Hong Kong!
Francijoe says
Cant wait to try this…
5 Star Foodie says
Excellent with smoked sausage and queso blanco!
MaryMoh says
Beautiful colour and looks very delicious. I think I would love to add some sweet garden peas.
Sandra G says
My Favorite food in the whole wide world Rice! thank you for adding another way to enjoy it Yummy!
grace says
i usually don’t go for rice-heavy dishes, but there’s no way i could pass this up. sausage and that creamy cheese are irresistible!
Faith says
I love the pretty color of that rice! What a delicious meal!
Erica says
Thank you guys for the wonderful comments!
Sook says
Loving the color of the rice.
Oysterculture says
Oh I make similar dishes, but not exactly the same – does this mean I have a touch of Columbian in me? =) Another dish to save and try as I am sure its delicious.
rebecca subbiah says
oh wow looks great and must get some of this cheese
Happy Mothers Day Erica lol Rebecca
tasteofbeirut says
I love the flavor of cumin added to the rice and the diced cheese at the end is a nice touch as well.
Elizabeth says
I love the colours. This looks great. Really comforting and full of flavour!
Joanne says
Rice, sausage, and CHEESE! you can count me in. What a lovely dish.
Erica says
Thank you guys for visiting!
norma says
This is the cheese I uses for my dulces. Great dish!
Dawna says
I have a lovely smoked sausage in my fridge just waiting to be used in such a recipe!
Reeni says
What a delicious dish with smoked sausage! Just wonderful flavors!
Carla says
This is a dish for me. Very pretty. I love using achiote with rice. I would have to agree with MaryMoh and add some fresh garden peas.
Baking is my Zen says
I’ve seen this cheese in the store. I’ll give it a try.
Chef E says
Is this the cheese I saw at Shop n Stop, hmmm I think I have been wanting to try it, because it said you could simply fry it in pieces? I have to go there and get some ingredients and make this! Yum
Anna says
This rice looks so good, I love all the flavors involved. Need to get some ingredients. I like queso blanco a lot. It’s delicious.
Christina says
Can I substitute sazon for the achiote? Is it just a color thing or is there a major taste difference?
Erica says
Christina- You can substitute the sazon goya for achiote.
Erica says
Thank you guys for the comments! I truly appreciate it!