Search locations or food
OR
Sign up
Arroz al Forn | Traditional Rice Dish From Province of Valencia, Spain | TasteAtlas

Arroz al forn

(Arroz al horno, Arroz al forno)

Arroz al forn is a traditional Valencian dish of oven-baked rice. The dish has humble origins – in the past, it was prepared by the poor people that used leftovers from the stews. The ingredients used in this dish include pork ribs, chickpeas, rice, stock, tomatoes, onions, garlic, potatoes, morcilla sausages, paprika, saffron, and olive oil.


The combination of these ingredients is baked in the oven, traditionally in cazuela de barro, which is a terracotta pot. In Xativa, a city near Valencia, there is an annual festival in honor of arroz al forn. There are also versions with added green beans, artichokes, duck, rabbit, chicken, and even pumpkin in some places.

WHERE TO EAT The best Arroz al forn in the world (according to food experts)

Arròs negre

4.1
Valencian Community, Spain

Arròs a banda

3.4
Alicante, Spain

Arròs brut

n/a
Mallorca, Spain

Conejo con arroz

3.5
Calasparra, Spain

Paella de mariscos

4.3
Valencian Community, Spain

Bocadillo de carne de caballo

2.3
Province of Valencia, Spain

Bollit

n/a
Province of Valencia, Spain

Coca de llanda

3.5
Province of Valencia, Spain

Arnadí

n/a
Province of Valencia, Spain

Ensalada de naranjas con granadas

n/a
Province of Valencia, Spain

Coques de dacsa

n/a
Province of Valencia, Spain

Paella Valenciana

4.3
Valencia, Spain

Fideuà

3.9
Gandia, Spain

Ratings

2.9
Like
57%
Indifferent
29%
Don't like
14%
Ate it? Rate it
Wanna try?
Add to list