Black pudding is a typical Burgos sausage that is made with pig’s blood and rice. This last ingredient is what differentiates this black pudding from the others. It can be made at home, because, with the ingredients by hand, its preparation is simple. And once prepared, the rice sausage is eaten alone and also lends itself to many preparations.
Its origin dates back to the 18th century, when rice arrived in Valencia after the prohibition of cultivating it. Rice sausage has a high nutritional value. Pig blood contains abundant iron, essential for the formation of hemoglobin. For its part, rice is a source of vitamins and fibers that the body needs. So, this Burgos style rice black pudding is integrated into a nutritious and healthy diet.
We present you a recipe for homemade rice black pudding that will cause admiration. And the best: you don’t need to be a specialist to make it.
Ingredients:
How is Burgos style rice pudding made?
- The guts are washed and allowed to dry. It is convenient to do it the day before the rice pudding.
- In a large container, place the onion, butter, uncooked rice and mix. The other ingredients are incorporated little by little.
- A dough is formed that is kneaded with the hands to achieve a uniform dough.
- 3 . Fill the guts to three-quarters of their capacity. When cooked, the rice increases in volume and, therefore, the filling grows.
- The stuffed guts are tied in sections of about 20 cm, making sure that the filling occupies three-quarters of each of these sections. They should not be tight. Each section will be a blood sausage.
- You have to prick them with a pin, otherwise they will break when boiling.
- Water is boiled in a large saucepan. The black pudding is submerged to cook over low heat for about an hour and a half.
- When they are removed from the water, they are allowed to drain. They can be served like this, natural, or as part of other preparations.
If you like sweet and sour, a variant is to caramelize the onions and add grated apple to the batter. These Burgos style rice black puddings are delicious when sliced and browned in a hot skillet.
