Rice with Wild Greens and Ham (Arroz con collejas)

Arroz con collejas is the wild green rice of the Castilian countryside: field greens, ham and garlic cooked in rice. A simple peasant dish that makes use of the gift of the fields in spring. It can also be made with spinach or chard.

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Method

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1. Clean the greens of tough parts and damaged leaves, then wash them well.
2. Fry two sliced cloves of garlic in the oil over low heat, add the ham or bacon, and when the garlic has browned, add the greens and cook until wilted.
3. Meanwhile cook the rice in boiling salted water with a clove of garlic and the bay leaf. For drier rice, use twice the volume of water as rice.
4. After 10 minutes of cooking, add the fried greens and ham base, mix gently, season, and finish cooking the rice. ⏱ Timer: 10 min

Source: Wikibooks – Artes culinarias – Artes culinarias/Recetas/Arroz con collejas (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tips

• Wash the greens carefully, as they can be sandy.
• Don't stir the rice too much while it cooks.
• Bacon or chorizo works in place of the ham.

Frequently asked questions

What is collejas?

A wild field green with blue-green leaves (Silene vulgaris); spinach or chard is the best substitute.

Vegetarian?

Yes, without the ham, using oil.

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