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White Rice Pilaf w Corn, Roasted Chiles, & Fresh Cheese

Type: Rice
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons 22mlVegetable oil
1 cup 160g / 5.6ozLong-grain white rice
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozOnion - finely diced (small)
2 cups 474mlHot vegetable or chicken broth - preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
3 teaspoons 15mlPoblano chiles - roasted, peeled, (medium)
  Stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozFresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozMexican queso fresco or feta cheese
1/2   Flat-leaf parsley, leaves only - finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the rice and the onion and stir frequently for about 7 minutes, until the onion is softened but not browned. Add the hot broth, salt, and chile strips to the pan and bring it back up to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Add the corn and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove from he heat and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the rice is perfectly tender. Add the crumbled cheese and parsley and fluff with a fork, mixing all the ingredients evenly. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-6248 broadcast 04-14-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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