Tomato rice is one of those dishes that always suits you, especially in the days you want something more comforting. We suggest a recipe for a very creamy version, which serves perfectly with cod pataniscas.
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25/09/2026
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Caldoso, full of flavor and irresistible: here are some of the adjectives that characterize a delicious rice of mischievous tomato. This is one of the most traditional accompaniments of Portuguese cuisine, being the perfect ‘partner’ of pataniscas, fish fillets, cod pastries or something else of your preference.
Take note of this recipe by the content creator Rui Tomás.
Rotten tomato rice – Rui Tomás recipe
Ingredients:
1 onion
2 garlic teeth
2 mature tomatoes
1 bay leaf
Olive oil q.b.
Tomato pulp q.b.
1 cup of carolino rice
2 cups of water
Sal q.b.
Pepper q.b.
Coriander q.b.
White wine to cool
Method of preparation:
1. Finely pinch the onion and garlic teeth. Remove the stalks from the cilantros, book them and pinch the leaves. Cut the tomatoes into cubes and can keep the skin.
2, Take a pot to the fire and cover the bottom with olive oil. When it's hot, add the onion, garlic and coriander stalks. Let it saute well.
3, Add the diced tomato and tomato pulp. Add the laurel leaf, season with salt and pepper and let it cook until you get a well-fined saute.
4. Add the carolino rice and wrap well in the saute, letting it cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the water and some white wine to cool and let cook in medium heat, stirring from time to time. If necessary, add more water during cooking to keep the corny rice.
6. When the rice is cooked and you still have some broth, turn off the fire.
7. Finish with the fresh chopped corianders and a thread of olive oil.
8. Serve right away, you naughty little thing. It is perfect as a fish accompaniment or simply as a main course.
You can see the recipe video here.