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Puerto Rican Yellow Rice Recipe

Yields1 ServingCook Time30 mins

this is probably the simplest Puerto Rican rice recipe, and that is saying a lot for an island that has more ways to cook rice than square feet of land.

yellow rice

 4 tablespoons achiote oil, fresh or purchased
 2 1/2 cups rice
 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
 2 teaspoons sazón
 Salt
1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add rice and cook for a couple of minutes stirring occasionally.

2

Pour in the chicken stock, sazón, and salt. You want enough chicken stock to cover all of the rice by 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for another 20 minutes. If the rice is undercooked once all the stock is absorbed, add in a little water, cover, and continue to cook on low until rice achieves desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 554mg24%
Potassium 76mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 3.7g8%

Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 3%
Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.