Arroz Carreiro de Profissional

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 100g bacon, diced
• 100g calabresa sausage, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup rice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add diced bacon and calabresa sausage, cook until browned.
5. Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in the rice and chopped cilantro.
7. Add paprika, turmeric, and salt to taste. Mix well.
8. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.