Puerto Rican Steamed Rice

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This basic Puerto Rican version of steamed white rice goes well with Carne Guisada and Habichuelas Guisada.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups uncooked calrose rice, rinsed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make Puerto Rican steamed rice

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  2. Bring water, oil, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.

  3. Add rice and cook until the water has just about cooked out; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

    rice absorbing water in a pot

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  4. Stir again and serve. Rice may be a little sticky and may stick to the bottom of the pot.

    rice once it is done cooking

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
4g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 291mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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