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Puerto Rican Rice

A celebration of Puerto Rican flavors, this rice dish is quick to prepare and perfect as a side or standalone meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Strainer
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for another couple of minutes.
  5. Add the water or chicken broth, salt, adobo seasoning, cumin, and bay leaf.
  6. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  7. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  8. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  9. After 20 minutes, remove the pot from heat but keep covered for another 5-10 minutes.
  10. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and do not lift the lid while cooking for perfect rice.