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Venezuelan-Style Rice Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic rice pilaf infused with the vibrant spirit of Venezuela, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup uncooked white ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●1 cup quick fluffy venezuelan ricecan use leftover or day-old rice
- ●1 cup waterhot water is best
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oilany neutral-tasting oil works
- ●1 small oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon soy sauceoptional for added flavor
- ●1/2 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1/4 teaspoon paprikasmoked or sweet, whichever you prefer
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add cumin and paprika; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add rice and stir to coat with oil and mix with spices.
- 6
Add hot water and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Fluff the rice pilaf with a fork and stir in soy sauce, if using.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!