Arroz a Banda
Arroz a banda Diga: ah-ROTH ah BAN-dah
Arroz a banda é um clássico prato de arroz valenciano da costa de Alicante. Os pescadores tradicionalmente cozinhavam o arroz em um rico e concentrado caldo de peixe e frutos do mar feito com a pesca do dia, depois serviam o arroz profundamente saboroso separadamente dos frutos do mar. O nome “a banda” significa “à parte”, referindo-se a servir o arroz sozinho com um ousado alioli de alho. Ele entrega um intenso sabor de frutos do mar com grãos perfeitamente cozidos que absorvem cada gota do aromático caldo.
Arroz a Banda
Arroz a banda
Pronunciado ah-ROTH ah BAN-dah
- Rende
- 4
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cozimento
- 35 min
- Total
- 1 h 5 min
- Nível
- Médio
Também sem nozes.
Alergênicos: contém ovo, peixe, frutos do mar. Verifique os rótulos dos ingredientes embalados.
Ingredientes
As quantidades foram ajustadas. O tempo de cozimento e o tamanho das formas permanecem os mesmos.
For the alioli
Modo de preparo
Prepare a strong fish stock in advance by simmering fish bones, shrimp heads, and shellfish for at least 45 minutes; strain and reduce until deeply flavored. Keep hot.
In a wide paella pan or large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the grated tomato and cook until the mixture thickens and darkens, 4–5 minutes.
Sprinkle in the sweet paprika and crumbled saffron. Stir for 20 seconds, then add the rice. Stir well to coat every grain with the sofrito, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the hot fish stock. Season with salt, bring to a boil, then reduce to a lively simmer. Cook uncovered for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Remove from heat, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rest 5 minutes so the rice finishes cooking in residual heat.
While the rice rests, make the alioli. mash the garlic with a pinch of salt in a mortar or blender. Add the egg yolk and lemon juice, then slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking or blending until thick and creamy.
Serve the rice in shallow bowls or on a platter. Pass the alioli separately so each person can stir a generous spoonful into their rice.
Variantes regionais
Some coastal cooks add a touch of ñora pepper to the sofrito for deeper color and flavor. Modern versions occasionally include a few clams or razor clams cooked directly in the rice.
Notas do cozinheiro
- The stock is the soul of the dish; use the freshest fish and shellfish scraps you can find and reduce it until it tastes almost like seafood essence.
- Bomba rice is ideal because it absorbs more liquid without turning mushy; never rinse the rice before cooking.
- If serving the seafood, gently simmer it in the stock for the last 5 minutes, then remove it and serve alongside the rice.
Sirva com
Garlic alioli and a crisp white wine such as Albariño or a local Alicante rosé.
Antecipe e armazenamento
The fish stock can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Cooked arroz a banda is best eaten fresh but can be gently reheated with a splash of stock.
