How to Make Cuban White Rice by Havana Road Restaurant

long-grain white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while medium-grain rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Wash the rice until clean.

In a pot, heat 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and sauté 3 garlic cloves until browned.

Add 2 cups of rice to the pot and sauté for about 1-3 minutes without any liquid.

Add 1.5 cups of water and 1.5 cups of chicken stock to the pot.

Add a pinch of coarsely ground black pepper and about 1.5 tablespoons of Havana Road house spice.

Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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