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BEST Arroz Blanco con Elote (White Rice with Corn)

by Lola Dweck
Arroz blanco con elote is a classic among Mexican white rice recipes. It's easy to make and pairs well with just about everything!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups rice
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • ¼ onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups water vegetable or chicken broth also work

Instructions
 

  • Sauté rice and onion. Over low-medium heat, add oil to your saucepan and once it’s hot, add rice and onion.Using a wooden spatula or spoon, move constantly and cook for 3 minutes (we aren’t trying to brown the rice for this recipe).
  • Add water and corn. Once you’ve toasted the rice, add water, corn, and salt.Raise your heat to medium, stir well and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let water evaporate until you begin to see the rice through the liquid. This process should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Cover and simmer. Cover rice with a lid, lower heat to the lowest setting, and set a timer for 20 minutes. Do NOT uncover to check if it’s ready. Uncovering your rice too soon may result in mushy rice. Remove from heat and let stand for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy. When ready, fluff with fork or spatula and serve hot. I like to serve my arroz blanco with chicken, meat, and seafood. Try it with my milanesa de pollo, garlic shrimp, honey salmon with dill, and mole negro.

A Note from Lola

PRO TIP

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT stir rice more than once after adding broth. You may be tempted to stir again, or to uncover, but this may lead to mushy or sticky rice!

STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Store your arroz blanco in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • To reheat Mexican white rice, place it in a microwave-safe dish with a lid and heat for about 2 minutes or reheat on the stovetop (low heat) in a small sauce pan with a lid. You may need to add a few tablespoons of water so it doesn’t dry out.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 784mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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