CHILEAN RICE

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This rice is a mild tasting pilaf-type of rice that goes well with spicy foods. If you like to spice it up, adding some chopped green chiles works well.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons lard
1/4 cup chopped onions or 1/4 cup scallion
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons finely diced carrots
2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, heated
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Rinse rice several times under cold water in a sieve and drain.
Cook the onion, bell pepper, and carrot in lard for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and cook another minute, allowing rice to get thoroughly coated with lard.
Add the hot broth, and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir while cooking).
Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 1017.2, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 7.8

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