Arroz Blanco (How To Make White Rice)
Arroz Blanco is an easy white rice side dish typically served with Cuban black beans or Cuban picadillo. Ready in 25 minutes with just 4 ingredients! All you need is long-grain rice, water, oil, and salt. Learn how to make it on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. Both methods are practically fool-proof!
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice rinsed thoroughly
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
Instructions
To cook rice in the rice cooker
- Add the rice, water, oil, and salt to the rice cooker. Cook according to manufacturer instructions. Fluff with a fork when cooked.
To cook rice on the stove
- In a large saucepan, add the rice, water, oil and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat but do not open the lid for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. The result is soft, fluffy white rice, not mushy nor wet. It's perfect. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 287 kcalCarbohydrates: 49 gProtein: 4 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5 gTrans Fat: 1 gSodium: 399 mgPotassium: 71 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gCalcium: 22 mgIron: 1 mg
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