Tico Rice Recipe

This is the recipe my costarricence husband cooks for me. Es muy rico!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

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 3  cups water
• 2  cups white rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

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.