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Arroz Árabe Navideño

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle Eastern influence in Mexican cuisine, Arroz Árabe Navideño is a festive rice dish traditionally served during Christmas celebrations. It symbolizes abundance and is often enjoyed at family gatherings, reflecting the blending of cultures in Mexican holiday traditions. Today, variations can be found across Mexico, showcasing local ingredients and personal touches, making it a beloved dish during the holiday season.

MexicanMXside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups rice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Coca-Cola
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
dried cranberries
raisins
mixed nuts (Brazil nuts, peanuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans)
bacon
angel hair pasta
salt

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar

Dried cranberries add tartness, while sugar is a low-cost sweetener.

1

Chop mixed nuts coarsely and set aside.

2

Dice onion and garlic finely.

3

Soak dried cranberries and raisins in hot water, then rinse and set aside.

4

Chop bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet until browned, then remove and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, add butter and angel hair pasta, frying until golden brown.

6

Add 1.5 cups of washed and drained rice to the skillet and stir to coat in fat.

7

Create a small crater in the rice and add onion, garlic, and a bit of butter to fry briefly.

8

Mix everything and allow the rice to brown slightly.

9

Add 3 cups of liquid total: 2 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup Coca-Cola, then add salt and bring to a boil.

10

After a few minutes, add bacon, raisins, cranberries, mixed nuts, and angel hair pasta, mixing well.

11

Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingtoasting

Equipment Needed

skilletmeasuring cupscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Christmas Arab Rice
Local Name: Arroz Árabe Navideño

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