Brazilian · main
Galinhada Mineira
Galinhada Mineira reads umami 6.6, allium 4.7 and richness 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian main, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.6 · Allium 4.7 · Richness 4.0 · Sweetness 3.9 · Salinity 3.6 · Herbaceous 2.8 · Fruity 2.4 · Sourness 2.0 · Earthy 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Bitterness 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Heat 0.8
What's in it (14)
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp colorau (annatto powder)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr (45 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 121.1 kcal, 12.7 g protein, 3.1 g fat, 10.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brown chicken pieces in oil until golden, then saute onion, garlic, tomato, and bell pepper in the same pot.
- Add rice, pour in broth seasoned with turmeric and colorau, stir once, and nestle the chicken on top.
- Cover and cook until rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through, then garnish with peas and parsley.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.