Arroz Blanco (Colombian-Style White Rice)

January 2, 2025 Of Erica Dinho · 38 comments

White rice is a Colombian staple and a must in Colombian cuisine and is served for lunch and dinner.

White rice or White rice it’s the perfect accompaniment to any Colombian meal. In my family we ate white rice as a side dish to everything. For my grandmother, the coffee maker, rice maker and pressure cooker were all the kitchen utensils she needed.

She got up every morning and made coffee and white rice and kept them warm in the rice maker throughout the day.

Ingredients you will need

Below is the printable recipe card with exact amounts and instructions.

Rice: I recommend using long grain rice for a good texture, but you can use your favorite.

Waterfall: If you want more flavor you can also use chicken or vegetable broth. I like dry rice, but you can increase the water by ½ cup if you want.

Oil: Use your favorite oil or butter

Salt: Adds flavor to rice.

How to prepare white rice

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

Cooking tips

Rinse the water well until the water is clear and has a light consistency and not sticky or mushy.

Do not stir the rice while cooking. Keep the lid on until ready to serve and fluff with a fork before serving.

You can store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze them in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months.

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