Puerto Rican White Rice

Arroz blanco maybe? Not sure what it is called traditionally, but the oil here makes this special.

Puerto Rican White Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 241kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Calrose rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp oil maybe a bit less
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Rinse the 1 cup rice. Bring a bit less than 2 tbsp oil, 1.5 cups water, and ½ tsp salt to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, allow to just gently boil, and cook until the water has just about cooked out (it will not be cooked). Stir, reduce heat to medium-low and cover and cook, checking and stirring every 4-5 minutes, until it is cooked (15-25 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Puerto Rican White Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Sodium 296mg13%
Potassium 38mg1%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.