Portuguese monkfish rice cooked loose and saucy with tomato, fish stock and cilantro.
20 min prep 35 min cook
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Soften the onion and garlic in olive oil for 6 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, then cook for 8 minutes into a sauce.
Add the rice and stir it through the sauce for 1 minute.
Add hot fish stock and cook for 12 minutes.
Place the monkfish pieces in the pot.
Cook for 10 more minutes, until the rice and fish are tender.
Serve immediately with cilantro and lemon.
💡 Tip: This rice should stay glossy and saucy, not absorb the liquid like a dry pilaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve immediately in deep plates with fresh cilantro and lemon.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~405
kcal calories
31
g protein
54
g carbs
7
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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