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Puerto Rican Steamed Rice



"This basic Puerto Rican version of steamed rice goes well with Carne Guisada and Habichuelas Guisada."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
25 Minutes
Ready In:
35 Minutes
Servings:
8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups uncooked calrose rice, rinsed

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in water and salt. Bring to a heavy boil. 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. Stir again, and serve. Rice may be a little sticky and may stick to bottom of pot.