Poor Whore's Rice (Arroz de Puta Pobre)

Dive into the flavors of rustic Brazilian cuisine with this hearty and flavorful dish known as "Poor Whore's Rice" or "Arroz de Puta Pobre". A classic roadside staple, this one-pot wonder combines savory pork sausage, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs to create a meal that's both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for those who love a taste of tradition!

Ingredients

🌭 500g Pork Sausage (Linguiça de Porco) casing removed
🍚 1.5 cups White Rice
🧄 3 cloves Garlic minced
🌰 1 large Onion diced
🍅 2 Tomatoes diced
🌿 Fresh Basil Leaves
🥃 50ml Cachaça
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Ground Black Pepper
💧 Water
🫒 Olive Oil
🥬 Fresh Arugula Leaves
🌿 Fresh Chives chopped

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Mince the garlic and dice the onion.
• Heat olive oil in a cast iron pot over medium heat.
• Add garlic and onion, sautée until softened.

2- Tomato & Basil Addition:

• Dice the tomatoes.
• Add tomatoes and fresh basil leaves to the pot.
• Stir with the sautéed garlic and onion.

3- Cachaça Infusion:

• Pour 50ml of cachaça into the pot.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper.
• Allow to cook for about 5 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.

4- Sausage Integration:

• Remove the casing from the pork sausage and slice it into rounds.
• Add to the pot.

5- Rice & Water Addition:

• Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.
• Bring it to a boil, then add the rice.
• Stir gently.

6- Simmer & Cook:

• Cover the pot with a lid.
• Let simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

7- Rest & Serve:

• Remove from heat, let it rest briefly before serving.
• Garnish the dish with chopped chives and accompany with fresh arugula leaves.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~450 per serving
Protein: 18g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Equipment:

• 🪵 Wooden Cutting Board (TePuxa logo)
• 🔪 Chef's Knife
• 🔪 Small Paring Knife
• 🍲 Cast Iron Pot with Lid
• 🥄 Wooden Spoon
• 📏 Small Measuring Containers
• 🍽️ Clear Glass Plate
• 🪵 Wooden Coaster/Trivet
• 🔥 Wood-fired Oven/Stove
• 🧻 Kitchen Towel

Cooking Tips

• Removing the sausage casing helps it integrate better into the rice, enhancing the dish's savoriness.
• Calabresa sausage can be used for added spiciness.
• Cooking the cachaça properly is essential to avoid the overpowering alcohol taste while retaining its rich flavor.

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Poor Whore's Rice (Arroz de Puta Pobre)