Arroz con Guandú y Coco

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

guandú

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas are more accessible and budget-friendly.

Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of sofrito and 1 clove of garlic to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes.

Add 1 cup of jasmine rice to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of coconut milk.

Add 1 leaf of culantro and salt to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Let it cook for 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, add another leaf of culantro before stirring the rice.

Cooking Techniques

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