Arroz Guatemalteco (Guatemalan Vegetable Rice) –Recipe from Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, AmaliaLLC.com
Rice is a staple in Guatemalan kitchens because so many
Guatemalan dishes are saucy. The rice absorbs delicious juices and flavors and provides a nice break from spicy dishes. Guatemalan rice can be made with all the vegetables in this recipe or with just a few. Many different versions of this recipe exist throughout Guatemala. This is a delicious, simple and budget-conscious recipe that can be made in minutes.
Serves 4 to 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Roma tomato
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (optional)
Directions
- Sauté the rice in the oil for 1 minute. Add the onion and sauté 1 minute. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and tomatoes and sauté 1 minute. Finally, add the cloves, salt, pepper, and stock and stir well. Bring to a quick boil, lower the heat, and simmer covered until most of the liquid is absorbed (15 to 20 minutes).
- Add the peas (if using), turn off the heat, cover, and steam the peas with the residual heat. Fluff the rice and vegetables with a fork right before serving.
About the recipe author
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a local award-winning author and chef with a passion for fresh and healthy eating. She specializes in Latin and Spanish gourmet cuisine and culture. Her cookbook, Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair, is the winner of 6 national awards, including Best Foreign Cuisine Book USA by Gourmand World Cookbooks. More at AmaliaLLC.com.
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