Arroz con costra

Arroz con costra is a rice dish associated with Alicante in the Valencian Community, especially the Bajo Vinalopó and Vega Baja areas. Rice cooks with broth and meat, which may include rabbit, chicken or sausages depending on the town and preparation. Beaten egg is poured over the rice and the dish is finished in the oven, forming the crust that gives it its name.^[1][2]

The Spanish tourism board’s recipe includes chicken, pork, several sausages, tomato and saffron, with chopped parsley beaten into the egg topping. The rice and meats cook before this final layer is added. Local variations change the meat mixture, while the egg crust remains the defining feature. The dish belongs to Alicante’s varied rice cooking, alongside preparations that use different broths, ingredients and finishing methods.^[2][1]