We are celebrating family and Hispanic Heritage Month with a bowl of plantain rice, also called little bird rice or “Arroz de Pajarito.” Cooked with long-grain white rice, plantains, garlic, and Latino seasonings. Buy the ingredients at Publix.
Thaw the Chiquita™ Maduros following the instructions in the package. You can opt to place a few in a bowl and thaw using the microwave too. Cut the plantains in small cubes and saute until golden brown using Wesson® Corn Oil. Then add the garlic cloves and saute for a few minutes.
Add the rice to the cooked plantains with the garlic and stir. Add the boiling water and season with Badia® Complete Seasoning.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
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Notes
Per every cup of rice you need 2 cups of water. Try to use boiling or warm water for best results.
While the rice cooks do not stir as it will turn our sticky.
If you think the rice needs more water add it gradually.