PORTUGUESE JAG. (RICE)

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My MOM always made this dish and brought it for family gatherings.ITS great covered dish for any special accession .WE all learned from our mother and grandmother,now i'm sharing with my children and now their children.5 ganerations. RAPOSO FAMILY

Provided by maria maxey

Categories     Other Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 or 5 c water
2 1/2 c white long rice
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 lb linguica(portuguese sausage or turkey sausage)
1 Tbsp tomato paste (with salt added preferred)
10 oz lima beans(freezer section )or can add red kidney beans 2 cans is fine.)
1 large onion (chopped)
1 Tbsp garlic (minced)or 3 fresh garlic cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp white pepper (or good pinch of red pepper flakes
1-2 Tbsp portuguese olive oil (or italian olive oil works okay too'
you can italian sausage instad of turkey sausage mild or hot.)

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT olive oil in a 2 quart saucepan. FRY your linguica,seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • 2. ADD Onions,and garlic, sauteeing until onions are tender and translucent;be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • 3. ADD WATER, tomato paste,and bay leaves,stirring until the tomato paste is dissolved. ADD your beans,and rice,stirring to combine;bring to a boil on high temperature.
  • 4. WHEN boiling ,turn to medium low heat and cover,cooking 20-30 minutes.
  • 5. CHECK occasionally,stir to avoid sticking,lowering the heat a smidge further if needed;rice should be fairly dry when cooked completely .
  • 6. REMOVE the bay leaves, before serving.
  • 7. LITTLE NOTE IF you'd to lower the fat a little.TRY GASPAR'S turkey linguaca ,its sold in the same SECTION AS THE CHOURICO OR ITAILIN SAUSAGES. YOU CAN ALSO try to use brown rice.and peas just use your ideas.Let me know what was the different way it was made. ENJOY it AND GOD BLESS..

Adeel Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Duncan Samson
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I'm not a big fan of jaggery, so I substituted brown sugar. It worked out great!


Mama Love
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This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory. I would definitely recommend it.


Linda Fatoma
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I love that this dish can be made with pantry staples. It's a great option for when you're short on time or ingredients.


Galaxs Galaxs
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine.


K King
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and unique.


Md Shahid
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the jaggery, coconut, and spices.


Racquia Bhosle
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


DREAMSTAR DISTRIBUTORS
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Akash Rajbanc
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The jaggery added a delicious sweetness to the rice. I would definitely recommend using it if you can find it.


CLAAHI Ahmed
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Lovely Family
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This Portuguese Jag Rice was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice cooked up perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.