Arroz Blanco (white rice) Recipe

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Arroz Blanco (white rice)
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Directions:

  1. Pour hot water over the rice and let stand for about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the rice and rinse well in cold water.
  3. Let the rice drain for a few minutes.
  4. In a medium size saucepan with a tightfitting lid, heat the oil over a medium low heat.
  5. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the rice and cook just until the grains are coated with the oil.
  7. Add the water and cook, uncovered, over a medium heat until the liquid has been absorbed and small air holes appear on the top of the rice.
  8. Do not stir Wrap the lid of the saucepan with a small terry cloth dish towel.
  9. Place the lid tightly over the saucepan so that none of the steam can escape.
  10. Set aside in a warm place for about 20-30 minutes, so that the rice can continue to cook and the grains expand.
  11. Stir the rice well before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 243.03 Kcal (1018 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.81g 10%
Sodium 3.22mg 0%
Potassium 15.39mg 0%
Total Carbs 41.99g 14%
Sugars 0.37g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 3.12g 6%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.71 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.18g 10%
Sodium 1.51mg 0%
Potassium 7.2mg 0%
Total Carbs 19.65g 14%
Sugars 0.17g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 1.46g 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 7.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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