Costa Rican White Rice
This traditional Costa Rican white rice is a simple and flavorful everyday staple. Sautéed with minced garlic and finely diced carrots, it offers a subtle sweetness and aromatic base perfect for pairing with any main dish.
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Method
- Heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic, but don't let it brown.
- Add rice and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add 2 cups water, cook uncovered and get a strong boil going for a couple of minutes.
- Add carrots and salt to taste, reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes.
Notes:
This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica.
Serving info: Total recipe: 650g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 108g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 126 | 137 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 23.5 | 25.5 | 9% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.2 | 0.3 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2% |
| Protein (g) | 2.1 | 2.3 | 5% |
| Total fat (g) | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.6 | 0.6 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 1.2 | 1.3 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 181 | 196 | 9% |
| Calcium (mg) | 6 | 7 | 1% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 51 | 55 | 1% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Long-grain white rice — 185g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched — USDA SR Legacy
- Corn oil — 14g — Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking — USDA SR Legacy
- Carrot — 30g — Carrots, raw — USDA Foundation Foods
- Garlic — 6g — Garlic, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Salt — 3g — Salt, table — USDA SR Legacy
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
2 hours 30 mins
