Pegao de Arroz o Pega (Crispy White Rice) Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups of water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in large non stick saucepan. Add the rice and stir it in so that it is well coated by the oil, add the water and bring to a boil.
- Let the water reduce, cover and reduce the temperature to low, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Raise the heat to medium and cook stirring constantly for about 10 minutes more. Be sure the rice does not burn or overcook. Scrape off the bottom with a spoon a wooden spoon.
- If you want pegao cooked on top, put it into the oven at broil for 5 minutes, watching it closely. Served with a fried egg.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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