ARROZ VERDE (MEXICAN GREEN RICE)

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Nice Mexican twist on boring old rice. If you can't find parboiled rice at your grocery store, long-grain rice may be substituted, but just won't be quite as yummy.

Provided by Melanie2590

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 27m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups water
2 coarsley chopped poblano peppers, stems and seeds removed
1 coarsley chopped jalapeno, stem and seeds removed
2 chopped scallions or 2 green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
2 cups parboiled rice or 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Place the peppers, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and salt (if using chicken stock, reduce amount of salt to 1 tsp) in a food processor and process until smooth. Add a little water if needed.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the rice and stir to coat all the grains. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes more.
  • Add the ingredients from the blender to the rice and stir two more minutes, to incorporate well.
  • Add the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in the lime juice, making sure it's evenly dispersed.

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