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Arroz Blanco (Como hacer arroz blanco)served in a bowl.
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Fluffy White Rice Made Easy - Como Hacer Arroz Blanco

Fluffy, light, and perfectly cooked Arroz Blanco-an easy, foolproof white rice recipe you’ll love to make again and again. it is easy, timeless, and always satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: latin american, Mexican
Calories: 205
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced for garlic aroma.
  • Bay leaf
  • Lime or lemon juice
  • ¼ small onion chopped

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Method
 

Rinse the rice
  1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. This step prevents the grains from becoming gummy during cooking. Let them dry.
    Rinsing white rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water to remove excess starch for a fluffy texture.
Heat the oil and butter
  1. Next, heat a little oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Toss in minced garlic, onion and sauté it until it smells amazing for extra flavor.
    Heating oil in a saucepan and sautéing minced garlic until fragrant before adding rice.
Add and toast the rice
  1. Once the oil is hot, add the rinsed rice and stir gently for about a minute. Until you notice the grains turn slightly glossy. Toasting gives rice a nutty taste.
    Toasting white rice in a saucepan with oil and garlic until lightly golden for added flavor.
Add water and salt
  1. Pour water into the rice and add salt to taste. Give it one quick stir to combine everything evenly. Bring it to a gentle boil until you notice bubbles around the edges.
    Pouring water into a saucepan with toasted rice and garlic to begin cooking the arroz blanco.
Simmer Slowly
  1. When it starts boiling, lower the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the rice simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid the urge to lift the lid or stir. That’s the secret to get perfectly separated grains.
    Simmering white rice in a covered saucepan over low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Let It Rest And Fluff
  1. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat but leave the lid on for another 5 minutes. This lets the rice finish steaming. Finally, fluff it gently with a fork to release any trapped steam and loosen the grains.
    arroz blanco served in bowl- garnished with fresh coriander.

Notes

  • Use long-grain rice for the fluffiest texture.
  • Avoid stirring while cooking to prevent sticky rice.
  • Add a splash of lime juice or a bay leaf for extra flavor.
  • Perfect as a side for Mexican, Latin, or Asian dishes.