Place of origin | Macau [1] |
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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]
The gordo in Arroz gordo denotes the richness and expanse of the ingredients. [4]
Arroz gordo is often eaten during festive and/or special occasions, [2] such as Christmas. [5]
While different recipes call for different ingredients, Arroz gordo contains rice, chorizo (or sausage), Chicken, Pork and hard-boiled eggs. [2] [3] [5]
The dish can take two days or more to make. [3]
The Chicago restaurant Fat Rice takes its name from the dish.