Arroz gordo

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Place of origin Macau [1]

Arroz gordo (literally Fat rice) is a rice dish that is often consumed by Eurasian communities in Goa, Macao, Malaysia, and Singapore. [2] It has been likened to a variant of Paella. [3]

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Etymology

The gordo in Arroz gordo denotes the richness and expanse of the ingredients. [4]

History

Arroz gordo is often eaten during festive and/or special occasions, [2] such as Christmas. [5]

Ingredients

While different recipes call for different ingredients, Arroz gordo contains rice, chorizo (or sausage), Chicken, Pork and hard-boiled eggs. [2] [3] [5]

The dish can take two days or more to make. [3]

Curiosities

The Chicago restaurant Fat Rice takes its name from the dish.

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References

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  3. 1 2 3 Fabricant, Florence. "Arroz Gordo Recipe". The New York Times . Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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