Linguica Jag(A Cape Verdean Rice) Recipe

Name: Linguica Jag(A Cape Verdean Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice; 2 c. water; cooking oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1/2 lb. linguica or other sausage; 1 can baby lima beans or corn; paprika; salt; pepper; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 5 large bay leaves

Servings: persons

1
Strain water from beans and corn.
2
Cut the meat into quarter size pieces and then in 1/2.
3
Pour enough oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and linguica.
4
Saute until onions are soft.
5
Add water, rice, enough paprika to turn water red, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
6
Stir well.
7
Add strained lima beans or corn.
8
Stir for the last time.
9
Add bay leaves.
10
Cover and reduce heat to low.
11
Check in 20 minutes.
12
Use a fork to gently move rice to see if all water is absorbed.
13
It's best when rice just starts to stick to the bottom of the pan but not burning.
14
The rice should be dry.
15
Remove bay leaves and serve.
16
Good as a side dish with meat or poultry.

354

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice, 2 c. water, cooking oil, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Linguica Jag(A Cape Verdean Rice) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Linguica Jag(A Cape Verdean Rice)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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