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Friday, January 8, 2010

Arroz Valenciana

Although my family doesn't subscribe to the belief of cooking something sticky for the New Year, my brother prepared Arroz Valenciana after I pestered him about it. He cooks a scrumptious Arroz Valenciana, and I was craving for it. I bought all the ingredients, diced and sliced and he did the rest.

The aroma of turmeric transports me back to my grandmother's kitchen---she had been cooking Arroz Valenciana since I can remember. At fiestas, birthdays, Christmas and New Year, family gatherings, Arroz Valenciana was ever-present on our table. My sister and I used to fight over the tutong, or the crusty, overcooked bits.

I tried to cook it once and it was very tiresome---the preparation and mixing of glutinous rice and other ingredients were exhausting. It felt like I rowed a boat for hours!

With my brother's strong biceps and triceps, he's perfect for the job!



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15 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    masarap ito matagal na akong di nakatikim. yung banana pala saba din yun ibang variety daw.

    happy 2010!

    http://mousey.info/2010/01/07/food-friday-28/

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  2. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥January 8, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    I'm not a fan of it, not just the dish itself but I'm not relaly into sticky rice.My sister on the otherhand will surely drool over your entry. :)
    FoodTripFriday

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  3. SASSY MOMJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    That looks good... it probably tastes even better.

    Here's my entry for FTF

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  4. xinexJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    This is one dish I would love to learn how to prepare. Yummy!..Christine

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  5. ~CherylJanuary 8, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Hooray for brothers! I wouldn't mind tasting that! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. ClarissaJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    That arroz valenciana of yours looks good--you and your bro did well in the kitchen!!^_^

    Wishing you and your family a blissful 2010,LM!!^_^ and oh,did I tell you that I soo love the music here^_^

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  7. Andi January 8, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    I will have to look for a recipe. Thank you for introducing me to something new. :-)

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  8. EG CameraGirlJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    Hmmm. Where can a find a great brother to make this for me? It sounds good.

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  9.  gmirageJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Miss ko na din yan, pahingi naman!

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  10. MaritesJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    I've been craving for this too but nobody's helping me satisfy that craving:( Buti kapa. anyway, happy new year!

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  11. ♥peachkins♥January 10, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    matagal-tagal na kong di nakakatikim nito..

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  12. SunshineleneJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    yummmmyyyy. i had valenciana during the new year. it's what my boss cooked for everyone in their apartment complex and i was invited.

    i love valenciana especially the eggs! :)

    Arlene
    http://arlenecollado.com/2010/01/10/ftf-34-fish-paksiw/

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  13. maiylahJanuary 11, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    usually pag may mga handaan dun sa province ni hubby meron nito ... though the color of their arroz valenciana is slightly reddish. no idea how they prepare it, though. :)

    thanks for playing again, LM
    happy 2010!

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  14. EnchieJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Hi Luna! How are you? I'm so interested how to prepare this one of a kind food. Mukhang super sarap, ma-goto at ma-arrozcaldo pa naman ako :) sarap!

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  15. EnchieJanuary 13, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    That's so nice of you Luna. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Take your time, get all the rest you need.

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