Coqui Rice (Arroz Coqui) |
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| Servings | Prep. Time | Cooking Time | Calories | % from Fat | Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Protein | Cholesterol |
| 6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| 2 tablespoons corn oil | 4 cups water or chicken stock | 1 teaspoon salt |
| 2-1/2 cups parboiled long-grain rice | 2 tablespoons butter | 1/2 cup shredded carrot |
| 1/2 cup chopped cilantro | 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional) | |
| 1 | Bring the oil, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid evaporates. Turn the heat to low and cook, covered, for another 10 minutes. Stir the rice to make it fluffy. |
| 2 | Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the rice, carrot, and cilantro. Cook over medium heat until the carrot and cilantro are slightly wilted. Add the raisins, if desired. Toss the mixture with rice. |