Green Rice Recipe

Name: Green Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) long-grain unconverted white rice; 1/3 cup (85 ml) vegetable oil; 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water, more if necessary; 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley; 3 sprigs cilantro; 3 large romaine lettuce leaves; 2 poblano chiles, seeds and veins removed, roughly chopped (not charred); 2 tablespoons roughly chopped white onion; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 2 1/2 to 3 cups (625 to 750 ml) light chicken broth; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) long-grain unconverted white rice
1/3 cup (85 ml) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water, more if necessary
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley
3 sprigs cilantro
3 large romaine lettuce leaves
2 poblano chiles, seeds and veins removed, roughly chopped (not charred)
2 tablespoons roughly chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
2 1/2 to 3 cups (625 to 750 ml) light chicken broth
Salt to taste

1
Have ready a heavy-bottomed pan about 4 inches (10 cm) deep and 9 inches (23 cm) across.
2
Cover the rice with hot water and let soak for about 5 minutes.
3
Drain in a strainer, then rinse well in cold water and leave to drain for a few minutes.
4
Heat the oil in the pan.
5
Give a final shake to the rice in the strainer and stir it into the oil.
6
Fry over a very high heat, turning the rice thoroughly from time to time, until it is a pale golden color.
7
Tip the pan to one side, holding back the rice with a wide metal spatula, and drain off about 3 tablespoons of the oil.
8
Pour the 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water into a blender jar.
9
Add the greens, chiles, onion, and garlic and blend until smooth, adding more water only if absolutely necessary to release the blades of the blender.
10
Add the blended ingredients to the rice and fry over high heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the rice is almost dry.
11
Add the broth and salt to taste and took over medium heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and small air holes appear in the surface of the rice-about 15 minutes.
12
Cover the pan with a lid or foil and cook for 5 minutes longer.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Cover the rice with a piece of terry doth and set aside to continue cooking in its own steam for 20 to 30 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) long-grain unconverted white rice, 1/3 cup (85 ml) vegetable oil, 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water, more if necessary, 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Green Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Rice

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