Elche is a city that belongs to Alicante, where one of the most typical dishes is the "Arroz con Costra", which is well known throughout the community. We will explain what are the necessary ingredients, proper preparation and some tips to enjoy this Ilicitana recipe.
INGREDENTS:
- 400 grams of rice
- 150 grams chicken breast
- 200 grams of diced rabbit
- 50 grams of white sausage
- 50 grams of red sausage
- 50 grams of butifarrón
- 100 Grams of white (typical Levante sausage)
- 100 grams of cooked chickpeas
- 10 fresh eggs
- 1 / 2 cup olive oil
- 1 tomato striped
- 1 and 1/2L. water
- saffron
- salt
1. Fry the meat with sausage, reserving the rest of sausage.
2. When everything is browned add the tomato and saffron.
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3. Then add water and cook for 30 minutes.
4. When it becomes about half water, add the rice and the rest of sausage and cook 5 minutes.
5. Put the salt.
6. Boil for about 13 minutes over medium heat while you beat the eggs and begins to heat the oven at 225 ° C
7. Cover with the beaten egg and into the oven and other 6/7 minutes to jell an appetizing golden crust.
It is advisable to make casserole of mud and shallow.