Arroz de Gamba com Legumes
A fragrant rice dish featuring succulent shrimp and a colorful assortment of vegetables, seasoned with local spices, offering a lighter yet flavorful taste of Guinea-Bissau.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Rice(long-grain, such as basmati or jasmine)
- 300 g Shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(any color, diced)
- 1 medium Carrot(diced)
- 100 g Peas(fresh or frozen)
- 200 g Tomatoes(chopped)
- 600 ml Vegetable broth or water
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- a small bunch Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and diced carrot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
- 4
Stir in the curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to break down.
- 6
Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the vegetable and spice mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is almost cooked.
- 8
Add the shrimp and peas to the pot. Stir gently, cover, and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the peas are tender.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- 10
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough.
- ✓If using frozen peas, add them in the last few minutes of cooking.
- ✓For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf while the rice is simmering.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like zucchini, green beans, or corn.
- Use chicken or firm white fish instead of shrimp.