Tico Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-4 sprigs fresh cilantro, coriander leaf, not dried
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1/2 small sweet red pepper (optional)
• 3 cups chicken broth or water
• 2 cups white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a large pan and sauté the dry rice for 2 minutes over medium high flame then add the chopped onion, sweet pepper and cilantro and sauté another 2 minutes. Add water or chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer until rice is tender (20-35 minutes). This is also the recipe for Tico rice used in favorites like tamales and Gallo Pinto.