American lunch
Description
The dish is simple to prepare and truly delicious, very similar to lazy paella. Sometimes ham or several types of sausages, hot pepper, oregano, or dried basil are added to it.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. For this dish, you will need smoked or cured sausages. Peel and wash the onion, garlic, and pepper.
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Step 2
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, add the sausages sliced into rounds, and fry for one minute over medium heat.
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Step 3
Remove the sausages from the pan. In the same oil, add finely chopped onion and bell pepper. Fry for about 5 minutes until soft.
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Step 4
Add the minced garlic and tomatoes in their own juice, simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, add it to the pan together with the sausages, and mix.
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Step 6
Pour hot water or broth into the pan, making sure it is one centimeter above the contents. Immediately season with salt and pepper to taste, and add sugar. For extra spice, you can add hot pepper if desired. Cook over low heat, covered, for 15–17 minutes.
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Step 7
After some time, turn off the stove, but leave the dish covered for another 10 minutes. During this time, the rice will swell well and absorb almost all of the sauce.
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Step 8
Arrange the finished dish into portions and serve. It is often garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro when serving.