How to Make Authentic Mexican Green Rice (Arroz Verde) | The Frugal Chef

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

Blend the poblanos, cilantro, parsley and garlic with a cup of water until smooth.

Pour the green liquid into a measuring cup and add enough water to complete 3 cups. Make sure that you do not count the foam as part of your liquid.

Wash the rice thoroughly inside a sieve until the water runs clear.

Heat some oil in a pan and add the drained rice. Fry it, mixing constantly, until it is dry and changes color a bit.

Add the liquid and season with salt to taste.

Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, cover the pot, reduce the heat and cook on low for 20 minutes.

Check your rice. If it is done, remove it from the heat and fluff it with a fork. Cover the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

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