Colombianrice Recipes

ARROZ BLANCO (COLOMBIAN-STYLE WHITE RICE)

Steps:

• In a medium pot, place the rice and add the water, oil and salt.
• Bring to a boil for about 30 seconds, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes and serve.

COLOMBIAN ARROZ CON POLLO: CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Stir-fry the chopped peppers, garlic and onion, and stir until they're golden brown.
• Add 3 cups of rice; remember to stir everything well.
• Add 5 cups of water, the chopped veggies, chicken breast, bouillon, seasoning and salt. Stir and let cook at medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until the rice dries.
• Once rice has absorbed all the water, cover the pot and cook at low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the rice is soft.

NATILLA COLOMBIANA (COLOMBIAN-STYLE PUDDING)

Steps:

• Place 1 cup of milk in a small bowl, add the cornstarch and stir to dissolve it, then set aside.
• Place the coconut milk and grated coconut in the blender and blend until smooth and set aside.
• Place the rest of the milk and cinnamon sticks in a medium pot and bring the mixture to boil over medium-low heat. When the milk is a little warm, but not boiling, add the coconut mixture.
• When the milk starts boiling, add the condensed milk, sugar and salt. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and cornstarch mixture and continue stirring constantly.
• Add the vanilla extract. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the Natilla thickens, about 10 to 20 minutes. Add the butter, stir and remove from the heat. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Ladle into a serving dish or individual custard cups. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top and let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRIJOLES ROJOS COLOMBIANOS (COLOMBIAN-STYLE RED BEANS)

Steps:

• Place the onions, scallions, garlic, red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes in the food processor. Process for a couple minutes. Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, add the beans, water, broth, carrots and processed vegetables and carrots. Slightly cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Add the achiote powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes more or until the beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

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Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
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• Prep a Columbian dish in 30 minutes or less!

COLOMBIAN RICE

Steps:

• Put 1/2 inch oil in bottom of pan.
• Add onions; fry for a couple of minutes.
• Add fideos which are like vermicelli.
• Cook until the fideos are butterscotch colored; do not burn.
• Wash rice.
• Add rice and water to the pan; add salt; taste water to make sure flavor is right.
• Cook on medium heat, uncovered, stirring frequently, until all the water is absorbed.
• Cover and simmer on lowest heat until the bottom is browned but not burned.

CHICKEN AND RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)

Steps:

• To make the stock: Place the chicken breast, 5 cups water and the remaining ingredients for the stock in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the chicken rest in the pot for about 15 minutes covered. Let it cool, shred and set aside. Strain stock and measure 2 ½ cups and set aside.
• In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and red bell pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the rice, tomato paste, chicken bouillon and sazon goya. Stir until the rice is well coated about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the peas, carrots and green beans and cook for and additional 7 minutes, add the shredded chicken and cilantro, mix well with a fork, cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Serve this arroz con pollo with a green salad on the side and Enjoy!

COLUMBIA RESTAURANT GOOD RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter and saute' onion until transparent. Add rice and stir constantly until it turns into a caramel color. Add chicken broth, then parsley, basil and salt. Bring to a boil and lower flame. Cover and steam rice for 18 minutes. Fluff with a large two-tined fork. Serves 6 to 8.