--- title: "Rice with a Chilean Flair - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Enjoy this vibrant Rice with a Chilean Flair, featuring tender basmati rice topped with a refreshing cucumber, tomato, and cilantro salsa." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/rice-with-a-chilean-flair.html" date: "2026-11-06T00:01:49+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/53/rice-with-a-chilean-flair-1793678015-53933265.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Chile,%20Main%20course,%20Rice,%20South%20America)[Chile](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/chile.html), [Main course](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/main-course-for-lunch-and-dinner.html), [Rice](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/rice.html), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # Rice with a Chilean Flair by Valentina Rojas This vibrant Rice with a Chilean Flair features tender basmati rice topped with a refreshing, marinated vegetable medley. A simple yet flavorful combination of cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon juice brings a bright, zesty contrast to the savory rice. It pairs wonderfully with curries or serves as a delightful standalone dish. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 35 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Clean the basmati rice. 2. Cover with plenty of water and boil until done. 3. Drain and rinse with cold water. 4. Saute the chopped yellow onion in vegetable oil in the bottom of a deep pot. 5. When soft, add the cooked rice and salt, and combine. 6. Reduce heat to low and let simmer awhile. 7. Prepare the vegetable topping by combining the chopped English cucumber, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, chopped cilantro leaf, lemon juice, salt, and vegetable oil. Let marinate. 8. Dish the rice and top with the marinated vegetables. ### Notes: Original author note: This dish is very good with Dal Curry (another recipe I've posted on this board). **Serving info:** Total recipe: 1985g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 330g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 87 | 289 | 14% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 16.3 | 53.8 | 20% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.8 | 2.5 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 0.7 | 2.2 | 8% | | Protein (g) | 1.8 | 5.9 | 12% | | Total fat (g) | 1.7 | 5.6 | 7% | | ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4% | | ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.9 | 3.0 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.5 | 1.5 | - | | ↳ Trans (g) | 0 | 0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 119 | 392 | 17% | | Calcium (mg) | 8 | 25 | 2% | | Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4% | | Potassium (mg) | 91 | 300 | 6% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 3 | 10 | 11% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Basmati rice — 360g — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched — USDA - Onion, yellow — 110g — Onions, raw — USDA - Vegetable oil (frying) — 14g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA - English cucumber — 300g — Cucumber, with peel, raw — USDA - Tomatoes — 360g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA - Onion, sliced — 55g — Onions, raw — USDA - Cilantro — 16g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA - Lemon juice — 30g — Lemon juice, raw — USDA - Vegetable oil (topping) — 14g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA - Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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