Authentic Cuban Arroz con Salchichas

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sear your sliced sausages in a hot pot until they develop deep browning.
  2. 2Remove the seared sausages and set aside.
  3. 3Sauté finely diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic in the rendered sausage fat until aromatic.
  4. 4Incorporate tomato sauce, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  5. 5Deglaze with vino seco and reduce.
  6. 6Add in your rice of choice and coat it with all the flavor.
  7. 7Return the salchichas to the pot and add some bijol or turmeric to color the rice.
  8. 8Pour in equal parts water.
  9. 9Season to taste.
  10. 10Pressure cook for just 4 minutes, letting it naturally release.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz smoked pork sausage, sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 0.5 green bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup vino seco (dry cooking wine)
  • 3 cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • bijol or turmeric to color the rice

Equipment

hot potpressure cooker

Tips

  • Take your time to sear sliced sausages until they develop deep browning for better flavor.
  • Deglaze with vino seco for extra flavor.