Best 5 Tico Rice Recipes
¡Hola! Arroz Tico, a quintessential Costa Rican dish, is a vibrant, savory, one-pot meal that combines the traditional flavors of Costa Rica with the convenience of a single pot. This flavorful dish, pronounced "ah-rrohs tee-koh", is a delightful blend of aromatic rice cooked in a flavorful broth, accompanied by sofrito-spiced vegetables, tender chicken, and the subtle sweetness of bell peppers. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Costa Rican cuisine and is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a casual gathering of friends.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
TACO RICE
This tasty rice great addition to tacos either on the inside or out. My fiance raves over this recipe.
Provided by MOTOR MOUTH
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning to a boil.
- Stir rice into the pot, cover and remove from heat. Let the pot stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheese and olives; mix well. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1391.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
TACO RICE
Here is the version of Taco Rice that we have made at our house. It came out of the freezer and tasted better than the day we made it I thought. I also boiled the ground beef. I made it because it was a recipe that my sister-in-law wanted to make when we were cooking together. My family liked it and so did I. I will definitely make this again. Khandi Taco Rice
Provided by Khandi Howard
Categories Brown Rice
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- ASSEMBLY Brown meat and drain.
- Combine meat, onion, taco seasoning packe t, cooked rice and tomatoes in saucepan.
- Simmer until thick - about 30 minutes.
- FREEZING & COOKING Cool, label, and freeze in bags or rigid containers.
- Also freeze a ziptop bag with 2 cups of shredded cheese for each meal.
- TO SERVE: Thaw completely.
- for taco salad, warm over medium heat. Serve with lettuce, taco chips, tomatoes, sour cream and the enclosed cheese. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : I made with Uncle Ben's Rice. My kids rolled it up in warm tortillas to eat. I ate with fat free sour cream and salsa.
- It can also be used as a burrito filling.
- It was better than I expected.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.9, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 91, Sodium 293, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 28.6
TACO RICE
Most of my favorite recipes-including this one-come from my mother-in-law, who's a truly terrific cook. By including rice in this taco-type dish, you can forgo the tortillas-Mary McCann, Falmouth, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, tomato sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve with tortilla chips and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
TACO RICE
Provided by Beth Moncel
Categories Rice Side Kid-Friendly Dinner Simmer Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, tomato paste, and 3 cups of water.
- Add the rice and stir briefly to combine. Cover the pan, raise the heat to high, and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice stand, undisturbed, for 20 minutes more.
- Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
TICO RICE RECIPE
Make and share this Tico Rice Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by make_love_not_war80
Categories Costa Rican
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a large pan and sauté the dry rice for 2 minutes over medium high flame then add the chopped onion, sweet pepper and cilantro and sauté another 2 minutes. Add water or chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer until rice is tender (20-35 minutes). This is also the recipe for Tico rice used in favorites like tamales and Gallo Pinto.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your Tico rice. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables and high-quality rice.
- Cook the rice properly: The perfect ratio of water to rice is 2:1. Bring the water to a boil, add the rice, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 18 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables in Tico rice should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Season the rice to taste: Once the rice is cooked, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a bit of chopped cilantro or parsley for freshness.
- Serve the rice hot: Tico rice is best served hot, right out of the pot. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
Conclusion:
Tico rice is a delicious and versatile dish that is easy to make. With its combination of flavorful ingredients and simple preparation, it is a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you are serving it as a main course or as a side dish, Tico rice is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Tico rice a try!
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