Rice with Cod, Cauliflower, and Chickpeas

Discover how to prepare this delicious rice with cod, cauliflower, and chickpeas in the true style of Benidorm! 🌟 In this video, we show you in a simple way how to make this traditional dish, full of flavor and history. 😋✨

Rice with Cod, Cauliflower, and Chickpeas: A Traditional Benidorm Recipe 🍚🐟🌸

Ingredients:

• 200 gr rice 🍚
• 700 ml water 💧
• 2 ñoras 🌶️
• 2 cloves of garlic 🧄
• Fresh parsley 🌿
• 1 small ripe tomato 🍅 (grated)
• 1 small can of chickpeas 🧆
• 1 small cauliflower 🌸 (broken into florets to your liking)
• Salted and dried cod flakes 🐟 (you can desalinate them in hot water or use pre-desalted cod)
• Olive oil 🫒
• Salt 🧂
• Saffron or food coloring 🌸

Preparation:

1. Make the picada: Start by cleaning the ñoras of their seeds and, in the pot where you'll cook the rice, fry them lightly. ⚠️ Be careful not to burn them, as they will become bitter. Once fried, place them in a mortar with a pinch of salt (very little, as the cod is salty) and, when they cool down, crush them into a fine powder. Add the peeled garlic 🧄 and the chopped parsley 🌿. Continue grinding until it becomes a paste. Set aside.

2. Brown the cauliflower: In the same oil, brown the cauliflower florets 🌸. Once they are golden, set them aside.

3. Cook the rice: In the same pot, add the desalted cod flakes 🐟 and drained chickpeas 🧆. Stir everything well, then add the rice 🍚, grated tomato 🍅, and the picada. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

4. Add the liquid: Add the cauliflower florets, water 💧, saffron or food coloring 🌸, and adjust the salt 🧂 to taste. Bring it all to a boil and cook until the rice is perfectly done, making sure not to overcook it. ⏱️

And there you have it! A delicious rice with cod, cauliflower, and chickpeas that will make you savor the traditional gastronomy of Benidorm in every bite. 😍🍴

This dish is one of the culinary gems of Benidorm and a true city tradition. Don’t miss the chance to try it and enjoy its unique flavor! 🌟