Authentic Salvadorian Rice with Loroco

loroco

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Spinach is more accessible and provides similar color and nutrition.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Slice and cube the tomato and onion into small pieces.

Chop the garlic finely.

Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of butter until almost melted.

Add the cubed onion and sauté until softened.

Incorporate the cubed tomato into the onion and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the chopped garlic and sauté until aromatic.

Add 1 cup of rice and stir to coat with the mixture, cooking for about 3 minutes.

Pour in 3 cups of very hot water and add the loroco on top.

Add chicken bouillon and reduce heat to medium-low, covering the pan.

Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the rice is done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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