Arroz Blanco Puertorriqueño Instant Pot vs Traditional...Dad has never made rice traditionally.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients while medium-grain rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually more affordable.

Measure out 1.5 cups of arroz Rico medium grain rice and set aside.

In a Dutch oven, add 3 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 0.5 tablespoons of salt.

Bring the water to a boil.

Add the rice to the boiling water and stir.

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, then lower the heat to low and cover the pot.

Let it sit for 20 to 25 minutes without lifting the lid.

For the Instant Pot version, add the same ingredients and cook for 6 minutes with a full natural release of 10 minutes.

After cooking, use the sauté function to try and create crispy bits at the bottom.

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