Honduran Rice

Arroz con Pollo is a good starter dish for outsiders who want to try the regional cuisine for the first time. This is just what the title suggests: chicken with rice.


Horchata – traditional Honduran rice drink recipe.


Arroz Con Leche is known as Honduran rice pudding. Rice is soaked in warm milk with sugar, cinnamon and other spices.


Coconut rice and beans is a dish from the marvellous rainforests of Honduras. The Garifuna people of Tela and Ceiba (places on the Caribbean side of Honduras) make this delicious recipe almost on a daily basis. Variations of this dish are common along the Caribbean Sea. The rice and beans are typically cooked in coconut milk with cilantro and spices. Traditionally it is a dish to complement a meal, not the main course.

Honduran Green Rice – a healthy rice and vegetables with a hint of original color that comes from the spinach.

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Honduran Coconut Rice Recipe

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. Heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk, water and salt and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is rice eaten in Honduras?

Rice is a daily staple, usually served as a side with beans and meat, or as arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) and coconut rice on the coast.

What is Honduran arroz con pollo?

It is a one-pot dish of rice cooked with chicken, vegetables and seasonings, a comforting, colorful meal popular for family gatherings.

What is coconut rice?

Along the Caribbean coast, rice is cooked in coconut milk (arroz con coco) for a fragrant, slightly sweet side that pairs with fish and seafood.

How do Hondurans season rice?

Rice is typically sauteed with garlic, onion and sweet pepper before simmering, sometimes with a little tomato or achiote for color.
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