title: Arroz gordo
text: # Arroz gordo
  
  Arroz gordo (literally Fat rice) is a rice dish that is often consumed by Eurasian communities in Goa, Macao, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has been likened to a variant of Paella.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The gordo in Arroz gordo denotes the richness and expanse of the ingredients.
  
  ## History
  
  Arroz gordo is often eaten during festive and/or special occasions, such as Christmas.
  
  ## Ingredients
  
  While different recipes call for different ingredients, Arroz gordo contains rice, chorizo (or sausage), Chicken, Pork and hard-boiled eggs.
  
  The dish can take two days or more to make.
  
  ## Curiosities
  
  The Chicago restaurant Fat Rice takes its name from the dish.
  
  