World Flavors Cookbook

Arroz de Tamboril (Monkfish Rice)

Name: Arroz de Tamboril (Monkfish Rice)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 500g monkfish; 2 cups Carolino rice; 1 onion; 2 tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup white wine; Fresh cilantro; Olive oil; Salt and pepper

A saucy, flavorful rice dish made with tender chunks of monkfish, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

500g monkfish
2 cups Carolino rice
1 onion
2 tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine
Fresh cilantro
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and pepper in olive oil. 2. Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft. 3. Add monkfish and wine, simmer for 5 mins. 4. Add rice and 3 cups of water or fish stock. 5. Simmer until rice is cooked but still "malandrinho" (saucy). 6. Garnish with plenty of fresh cilantro.