corn rice
HB-0678 · Hand-built original · Honduran
Dare to try a different dish from what you're used to. A rice dish with a corn base that will leave you delighted.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled (or 2 small bouillon cubes)
- 1 chicken stock cube or 1 cup chicken broth plus 1 cup water
- 2 bouillon cubes are not needed if using the stock cube — use 1 stock cube total
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, sweet pepper, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the potato and carrot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Add the rice and corn and stir for 1 minute to coat in the oil.
- Pour in the water, crumble in the stock cube, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, until the rice and vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in most of the cilantro, rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and serve with the remaining cilantro on top.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data