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Portuguese Fried Rice Recipe

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Description

Portuguese fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of bacon, chorizo, and vegetables with fried rice. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a side dish for a larger meal.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 slices of bacon, diced
  • 1 chorizo sausage, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the diced chorizo, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the diced peppers to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and meats.
  6. Season with soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. Cook the fried rice, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the flavors have melded together.
  8. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe can easily be customized to add or subtract ingredients based on personal preference. Feel free to add in additional vegetables, such as peas or corn, or omit the bacon or chorizo for a vegetarian version.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 390
  • Protein: 14g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, use pre-cooked rice either from leftover takeout or from a rice cooker. Additionally, make sure to cook the bacon and chorizo until crispy to add extra flavor and texture to the dish. Finally, adjust the seasonings to taste, adding more soy sauce or paprika as needed.

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