Best 9 Cuban Fluffy White Rice Recipes

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Cuban Fluffy White Rice is an easy-to-make side dish that is a staple in Cuban cuisine. This rice is known for its light and fluffy texture, as well as its slightly sweet and savory flavor. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses, and it is also a great addition to any potluck or party.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CUBAN-STYLE WHITE RICE



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In Cuba, rice is commonly flavored with onion, garlic, lime and other spices. It simmers on the stove and is usually served alongside Cuban-style Black beans, plantains, shredded beef or pork, chicken and various other Cuban delicacies.

Provided by TheSingingBaker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups water
2 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 cups Long grain rice
1 teaspoon Fresh cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • Place water, garlic cloves and olive oil in a large pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice, turn down heat to low and cover pan. Simmer for 18 minutes or until fluffy. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 3.9455666666528 g, Carbohydrate 67.7150666665688 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1.17016662431244 g, Protein 6.1200999999432 g, SaturatedFat 0.61878833333296 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (194g), Sodium 8.39979166544 mg, Sugar 66.5449000422564 g, TransFat 0.17832333332824 g

WHITE RICE RECIPE



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Traditional recipe of white rice, a classic of Cuban and international cuisine. The best tricks to make you look perfect

Provided by Dailis

Categories     Rice

Time 17m

Yield 1 Recipient

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup of white rice of long grain
2 cups of water
1 spoonful of salt
1 clove of garlic
1 spoonful of oil of soft flavor

Steps:

  • 1 The first step is preferably to wash 2 times the rice in a deep recipient so it doesn't spill out, and we reserve.
  • 2 Then we place a pot to half fire and add the oil and the clove of garlic. After, we fry them lightly for 1 minute.
  • 3 We move away the clove of garlic and we add the washed rice, we fry lightly during 1 or 2 minutes constantly revolving to avoid it sticks to the pot.
  • 4 Then we add the water to ambient temperature and we add the salt, we rectify it is in the adapted point of salt and we let to cook without removing about 12 or 15 minutes after it begins to boil.
  • 5 Past this time, we cover it during 2 minutes and we turn off the fire. We rectify that it is totally sewn and we remove preferably with a fork so that it is fluffy.
  • 6 We cover it to maintain it hot until the moment to serve it.

Nutrition Facts :

FLUFFY WHITE RICE



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White rice like the rice served at a good Chinese restaurant. Two variations are given, one fluffy version for eating with foods like stir frys, and another for making fried rice. I have met so many people who marvel at perfect white rice. It's very easy to make. Here's how...

Provided by RudyH

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup long grain white rice
1 2/3 cups water for fluffier rice or 1 1/2 cups water for firmer rice suitable for making fried rice

Steps:

  • You will need a small pot with a lid. A capacity of 1 to 3 quarts is good.
  • Bring the water to a strong boil at highest temperature.
  • Add the rice to the boiling water. Swirl the rice once with a spoon so that it covers the bottom of the pot uniformly.
  • Watch the rice boil until you see the bubbles form a pock-marked pattern with its vigorous boiling. This takes 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to simmer. About 2.5 out of 10 on the dial is about right on my stove. Your stove may need to be set slightly higher or lower. You want the heat to be high enough so that steam is always being formed in the pot, but not so hot that the rice scorches on the bottom of the pot.
  • When the boiling dies down a bit, cover the pot and set the timer to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid of the pot, and your rice is done. For your first batch, test the rice with a fork and give it a taste test. It should be fluffy and tender.
  • (The texture of fried rice benefits from a firmer rice kernel. Use 1 1/2 cups of water instead of 1 2/3 cups of water to achieve this texture. When it is done, leave the lid off the pot and allow the rice to cool. Then use the cooled rice in your fried rice recipe. The cooling is optional.).

BRAZILIAN WHITE RICE



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White rice is the main side dish made in Brazil. This is the way my mom would make it and taught my sister and I. What makes this so different is that we fry it in oil with minced onion and garlic before adding water. You can also use part water, part chicken broth. The secret is to not let it overcook because it should come out loose and not sticky.

Provided by Nandabear

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the oil for one minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown. Pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PERFECT WHITE RICE



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It is possible to make perfectly fluffy white rice on the stovetop. Sauteing the rice first helps keep the rice grains separate. Keeping the pot covered for the entire cooking time traps the steam which is necessary for properly cooking the rice, and is very important. The last 5 minutes off the heat allow the rice to finish in the residual steam, without burning the bottom.

Provided by zeebee

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook until rice grains begin to turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Add water and salt.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CUBAN WHITE RICE



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Fluffy Cuban style white rice cooked on the stove-top

Provided by Cari

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups of long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups of water
3 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 tsp of salt

Steps:

  • Begin by rinsing your rice. Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse your rice in room temperature water until the water comes out clear.
  • To a medium sized sauce pan, add your oil, salt, water and rice. Set your heat to high.
  • Stir your rice so the salt becomes well incorporated through out the rice.
  • The minute your rice begins to boil, quickly drop the heat to low and cover. Allow to cook for ten minutes without removing the lid.
  • Once the ten minutes have passed, open the lid and stir your rice. Turn off the heat and cover the rice again. Keep the rice covered for another 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, ServingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 74 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

CUBAN FLUFFY WHITE RICE



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Rice is a staple at our house and goes with almost any meat dish. fluffy white rice is a delicious side dish to serve with all most anything. Somtimes I fry an egg sunnyside-up and serve on top of a mound of white rice. It's great like this for lunch. it's fast and cannot be missed on a Cuban families dinner table.

Provided by Juliann Esquivel @Juliann

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cup(s) long grain white rice. if possible use jasmine rice
2 1/2 cup(s) water
1/4 cup(s) olive oil, light
1 clove(s) smashed fresh garlic or 1/2 teaspoonful powdered garlic. garlic is optional but gives it a nice flavor.
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot rinse the rice in cool water twice. Drain all the water. Place the pot on the burner add the two and a half cups water to the rice along with the oil, garlic, and salt. Stir well. Turn on the flame onto medium to high. Just as soon as the rice starts to boil cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to medium to low. cook this way for about 20/25 minutes. Uncover after twenty five minutes stir with a fork and cover again and continue to cook until 35 minutes have passed. Taste to see if you have enough salt. Grains should be fluffy and soft but not mushy. Serve with your favorite meat or chiken dish. Enjoy
  • Cooking time varies with a gas or electric stove. The cooking time above is approximetly correct as I have made rice on both gas and electric stoves.

CUBAN WHITE RICE RECIPE



Cuban White Rice Recipe image

Provided by kathya5084

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups of long grain rice, rinsed 3 times and drained.
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 large garlic clove, minced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in rice maker. If using fresh garlic, heat oil in a rice maker or saucepan and saute briefly, until just fragrant. If adding green pepper or onion, sauté at this time. Stir in rice to coat. Add water and salt and garlic powder, if not using fresh. If adding tomatoes, dice and add, as well. Stir. Cover and turn on rice maker Rice maker will ding when done OR Add water to saucepan and stir, bring to a boil. Turn down heat, cover and simmer on low until water is absorbed - usually 12 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat. For both methods, remove lid and quickly fluff with a fork. I sometimes add frozen thawed peas at this point. Let it "steam" covered for 10 minutes. Tips: Use a heavy pan with a tight fitting lid. Never use a spoon to stir cooked rice, use a fork to fluff. Do not lift lid to peek during cooking, this will cause mushy rice. When rice is done, it looks pitted on top. Calories: Rice 113 per 1/2 cup Rice with peas 104 per 1/2 cup

PERFECT WHITE RICE



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Provided by Douglas Rodriguez

Categories     Rice     Side     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Spring     Christmas Eve     Simmer

Yield Makes approximately 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups long-grain rice
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 quart water

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in a colander under cold, running water until the water runs clear. Drain.
  • Place the rice, oil, salt, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow the rice to boil, uncovered, until almost all of the water has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork just before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any starch that can make the rice gummy.
  • Use the right ratio of water to rice. For fluffy white rice, use 1 cup of water for every cup of rice.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the rice for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  • After 18 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This will allow the rice to finish steaming.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Conclusion:

Cuban fluffy white rice is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your rice plain or with added seasonings, Cuban fluffy white rice is sure to please everyone at your table.

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