Arroz Blanco (Cuban garlic white rice)
Fluffy long grain rice cooked with a little garlic and olive oil. Simple and perfect with black beans or stew.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 362kcal
- 59.3gcarbs
- 0.1gof which sugars
- 10.8gfat
- 3.3gsaturates
- 5.3gprotein
- 1.1gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until the water runs almost clear. Drain well.
- 2
Heat the oil in a heavy pan with a lid over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until it smells sweet. Do not let it brown.
0 min 30 s - 3
Add the rice and stir for 1 minute until every grain is glossy with oil.
1 min - 4
Pour in the water, add the salt and bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the water level drops to the top of the rice and little steam holes appear.
3 min 30 s - 5
Turn the heat to its lowest, cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
15 min - 6
Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
