Learn to prepare the delicious Nicaraguan watery rice, an exquisite typical dish full of flavor and tradition. Ideal for sharing with family or friends.
With that freshly cooked spearmint aroma, discover the exquisite flavor of Nicaraguan watery rice.
In Nicaragua, apart from being very tasty, it is economical and filling. You can make it with chicken, beef, or pork, according to your taste.
Traditional watery rice
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds of Chicken
2 pounds of Whole rice
1 pinch of Salt
½ Spearmint
Achiote
1 ½ Onion
4 Tomatoes
2 Chiltomas
Bitter orange
1 Crushed garlic clove
Preparation
Step 1 : The chicken is cleaned with bitter orange and salt before cooking it with water, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chiltoma until tender.
Step 2 : Then washed rice, bitter orange, achiote is added, and the rice is allowed to pop.
Step 3 : To finish, more bitter orange, salt, and spearmint are added.
Step 4 : Then, it is allowed to rest before serving in cups to enjoy a delicious watery rice.
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