This Costa Rican style rice (Arroz Arreglada) is cooked an 8 quart instant pot. It reminds me of my abuela’s kitchen ❤. Makes a great side dish for Christmas tamales!
Indgredients:
-4 c. Goya Jasmine Rice, rinsed and drained (this is the closest in flavor to the rice you can find in Costa Rica)
-4 c. chicken broth
-3 T. ghee (or oil of preference)
-1 t. salt
-half of a 3.5 oz package of achiote (I have only used the paste, not the powder)
-1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
-1/2 c. diced onion
-1/2 c. diced carrots
-1/2 c. diced celery
-1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
-1/4 c. chopped up cilantro
In an 8qt. Instant Pot, saute the vegetables in the ghee until garlic and onion are fragrant. Crumble the achiote into the pot. Some people dissolve the achiote first, but I don’t. Add the remaining ingredients. Make sure all the bits of rice are in the liquid. Any rice not in the liquid has the potential of not cooking. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes and do a 10 minute natural release. Fluff and serve!