Arroz con Fideos (Dominican Rice with Noodles)
A recipe for Arroz con Fideos (Dominican Rice with Noodles)! Toasted fideos are simmered with rice until tender for a quick and easy side dish.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) vegetable oil divided
- 2/3 cup (75 grams) fideos
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 cups (400 grams) uncooked long grain white rice rinsed in cold water until the water runs clear and drained
- 2 1/2 cups (600 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium heavy bottomed pot or saucepan, drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of the oil over medium heat.
- Once heated, add the fideos and cook, stirring often, until toasted and golden.
- Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the rice and stir well to coat in the oil.
- Pour in the broth and salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring the sides and bottom to prevent sticking.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes at the lowest setting.
- Fluff and serve immediately.