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Brazilian BBQ Rice Recipe with Xtra Mojo
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Arroz Carreteiro is the traditional Brazilian barbecue rice, made with grilled meat, sausage and bold seasoning. It was created to use up the leftovers from a churrasco, and it turns them into a hearty meal of its own.
The combination of steak, smoked sausage and aromatic vegetables makes it one of the most comforting Brazilian barbecue dishes. Good seasoning lifts the steak and sausage without covering them.
What you need
- 1 smoked calabresa sausage, sliced
- 3 bacon strips, sliced
- 1/2 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- 1 red chilli, diced
- 1 bunch coriander, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Xtra Mojo
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 200 g rump steak
- the same weight of leftover barbecue meat, which is what the dish was made for
Method
- Cook the rump steak on the barbecue or in a fry pan over high heat to your liking, then rest it and dice it into small cubes.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large casserole pan over medium high heat. Brown the bacon and calabresa, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the onion, tomato, capsicum, coriander roots and garlic until softened.
- Return the bacon, sausage and diced steak to the pan and stir through.
- Add the rice, stock and salt. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer, then cook on low for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and rest the rice for another 15 minutes to finish cooking.
- Finish with fresh coriander and serve with a fried egg on top.
Why this works
Originally developed for steak, Xtra Mojo combines a fine texture with a savoury garlic-and-spice profile. Adriano has used it in his documented steak competition results.
