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Arroz al Horno

A baked rice from Valencia with tender pork ribs, chickpeas and potatoes, cooked in the oven in one dish.

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  • Time1 hr 15
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.79 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Heat the oil in a flameproof, shallow baking dish and brown the ribs and chorizo for 8 minutes.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the potato slices, the head of garlic and the tomatoes cut side down. Cook for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the chickpeas, paprika, saffron and rice, then pour in the hot stock. Bring to a simmer and level the surface.

  4. 4

    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the rice has absorbed the stock and the top is crisp.

    30 min
  5. 5

    Rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze the soft roasted garlic over the rice at the table.

    5 min

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