Arroz Caldoso (Spanish Brothy Rice)

Name: Arroz Caldoso (Spanish Brothy Rice)
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 ripe tomatoes, grated, or 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; A generous pinch of saffron threads; 1 and 1/2 cups (about 300 g) bomba or other short-grain Spanish rice; 6 cups (about 1.5 liters) hot fish or seafood stock, plus more as needed; 12 prawns, shell on; 250 g clams or mussels, cleaned; 250 g squid, cleaned and sliced into rings; Salt, to taste; Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges, to serve

Spanish brothy rice cooked with saffron, tomatoes, and seafood—prawns, clams, and squid—in a soupy consistency that absorbs aromatic stock throughout cooking.

Glycemic Load: 43.7 (High)

547 calories per serving

Serves: 4

ibd friendly

Original recipe: www.gamintraveler.com

About This Calculation

Arroz Caldoso (Spanish Brothy Rice) has a high glycemic load of 43.7 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are bomba rice, short-grain, raw (GL 42.8), ripe tomatoes, grated (GL 0.3), onion, raw (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.