Pollo Tropical Rice Recipe
Pollo tropical rice is usually prepared with chicken broth and seasonings. It is a popular dish in many Latin American countries.It is typically made with white rice, but you can also use brown rice. You can serve this dish with a variety of vegetables, such as peas and carrots. On top of this, it also goes really well with a variety of meats, such as chicken, beef, pork, or seafood.
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Servings: 1 people
Calories: 338kcal
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 ladle
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup peas (Frozen)
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp sazon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots (Frozen)
Instructions
- Take a saucepan. Add oil to it and heat the oil over medium heat.
- Now add the rice to the oil. Saute the rice until they are semi-translucent.
- Add the chicken broth. Keep stirring with the ladle until everything is combined.
- Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, sazon and paprika to the mix. Continue stirring.
- Cook for 20 minutes with the lid on.
- Then add the peas and carrots to the mix and stir until everything is combined. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes. The rice will look fluffy.
- Take the heat off and serve it immediately to get a fresh flavor.
Notes
- You can use any type of rice for this dish. I prefer to use long-grain rice, but you can also use basmati or jasmine rice.
- If you want to make the dish more flavorful, you can add saffron.
- You can also add other vegetables like green beans or broccoli.
- Make sure to cook the rice until it is al dente. Otherwise, it will be mushy and not as enjoyable to eat.
- You can add corn as a vegetable, or you could add small pieces of seasoned meat for more protein.
- Lime juice can be added. It will give a citrus flavor.
- Serve immediately for best results.