Dominican Sausage Rice Stew
This Dominican asopao de longaniza is a warm and comforting one-pot rice stew made with flavorful sausage, sofrito, vegetables, herbs, and a rich, savory broth.
Ingredients
For the Longaniza
- 3 longanizas / Dominican sausages, preferably criolla
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, plus more if needed
For the Sofrito
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed
- ½ ají cubanela, chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
For the Asopao
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bouillon cube
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- First, cut the longaniza into small rounds.
- Next, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the longaniza and cook until it gets browned and a little crispy around the edges. Remove it from the pot and set it aside.
- Then, in the same pot, add a little more oil if needed. Add the onion, garlic, ají cubanela, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sofrito smells rich and the tomato paste deepens in color.
- After that, add the water or chicken broth, oregano, bouillon cube if using, and the cooked longaniza. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
- Next, add the rice and stir well so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Then, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the broth thickens. The asopao should be saucy, not dry and not too watery.
- Finally, add the chopped cilantro and lime juice, if using. Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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