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Arroz con Fideos (Dominican Rice with Noodles)

A recipe for Arroz con Fideos (Dominican Rice with Noodles)! Toasted fideos are simmered with rice until tender for a quick and easy side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Dominican

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) vegetable oil divided
  • 2/3 cup (75 grams) fideos
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 cups (400 grams) uncooked long grain white rice rinsed in cold water until the water runs clear and drained
  • 2 1/2 cups (600 milliliters) chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a medium heavy bottomed pot or saucepan, drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of the oil over medium heat.
  2. Once heated, add the fideos and cook, stirring often, until toasted and golden.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Add the rice and stir well to coat in the oil.
  5. Pour in the broth and salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring the sides and bottom to prevent sticking.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes at the lowest setting.
  8. Fluff and serve immediately.