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Colombian Rice

Here's how you make Colombian Rice
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup dry pasta (fideos, pasta)
  • 16 ounces dry rice (2 cups dry)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Put 1/2 inch oil in bottom of pan. Add onions; fry for a couple of minutes.

  • Step 2: Add fideos which are like vermicelli.

  • Step 3: Cook until the fideos are butterscotch colored; do not burn.

  • Step 4: Wash rice.

  • Step 5: Add rice and water to the pan; add salt; taste water to make sure flavor is right.

  • Step 6: Cook on medium heat, uncovered, stirring frequently, until all the water is absorbed.

  • Step 7: Cover and simmer on lowest heat until the bottom is browned but not burned.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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