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Arroz con Loroco y Queso
A fragrant and flavorful Salvadoran rice dish, Arroz con Loroco y Queso combines fluffy rice with the unique floral notes of loroco buds and the savory creaminess of cheese. It's a comforting and versatile side dish or light main course.
🧂 Ingrediente
- 2 cups Long-grain white rice
- 4 cups Water or chicken broth
- 1 cup Loroco buds(fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 1/2 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Queso fresco or Salvadoran cuajada(crumbled)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instrucțiuni
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the rinsed rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Pour in the water or chicken broth. Add the chopped loroco buds, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 7
Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 8
Gently fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the crumbled queso fresco until it is partially melted and distributed throughout the rice.
- 9
Serve hot as a side dish or a light main.
💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste
- ✓If using frozen loroco, thaw and drain it well before adding to the rice.
- ✓For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
- ✓Don't overmix after adding the cheese, you want some distinct pieces.
✨ Idei de Variații
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