Arroz gordo (literally Fat rice) is a rice dish that is often consumed by Eurasian communities in Goa, Macao, Malaysia, and Singapore.[2] It has been likened to a variant of Paella.[3]
Etymology
The gordo in Arroz gordo denotes the richness and expanse of the ingredients.[4]
History
Arroz gordo is often eaten during festive and/or special occasions,[2] such as Christmas.[5]
Ingredients
While different recipes call for different ingredients, Arroz gordo contains rice, chorizo (or sausage), Chicken, Pork and hard-boiled eggs.[2][3][5]