Cuban Spicy Yellow Rice

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 14

Tasty Cuban Spicy Yellow Rice recipe to spice up your dinner

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup long grain white rice
	3 cups water
	2 tablespoons garlic powder
	3 tablespoons adobo seasoning ( with or without pepper )
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
	1 packet sazon con azafran seasoning ( sold 6 to a box , individual packets have no weight on them , so I 'm guessing , available in your Hispa )
	1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

157

Sugar

Fat

Cuban Spicy Yellow Rice, also known as Moros y Cristianos, is a popular dish in Cuban cuisine. It is typically served as a side dish alongside Cuban staples like pork roast or black beans and plantains. This recipe combines long grain white rice with garlic powder, adobo seasoning, cajun seasoning, and sazon con azafran seasoning to create a flavourful and slightly spicy rice dish. It is a great way to add some extra flavour to your dinner, and is simple enough to make on a weeknight.

Instructions

1.	Rinse rice in cold water and drain well. Set aside.
2.	In a large pot, combine water, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, salt, cajun seasoning, sazon con azafran seasoning, and olive oil. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3.	Add rice to the pot and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
4.	Cook rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
5.	Remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
6.	Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

PROS

Cuban Spicy Yellow Rice is a flavourful, spiced-up version of traditional white rice.

It is an easy and quick recipe that adds a lot of flavour to any meal.

CONS

This rice may be too spicy for some people.

It is also high in sodium due to the added seasonings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this rice recipe is not particularly healthy, it does have some health benefits.
The garlic and cajun seasoning may help to improve heart health and reduce inflammation.
Adding vegetables like bell peppers or peas can make this dish more nutritious.