Arroz Navideño [Recipe + Video] Christmas Rice with Raisins and Almonds
Each family seems to have its own version of this traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner. Rice with raisins and almonds is one of my favorite ways to make festive rice.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Dominican
Keyword christmas rice dishes, holiday rice recipes, rice with almonds and raisins, rice with raisins and almonds, white rice with raisins recipe
Heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the almonds and cook stirring until they turn a light golden color. Remove the almonds from the oil and set them aside.
2. Cooking rice
Add the raw, unrinsed rice to the heated oil, cook stirring until the grains are coated with oil, and turn a slightly yellow color. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir and salt to taste.Boil over medium flame, stirring often, until the liquid has almost all evaporated. Add the raisins and sultanas and stir to combine. Lower the heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir the rice and simmer covered for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.Uncover, fluff with a fork, and mix in the toasted almonds. Remove from the stove.
3. Serving
Place the rice in a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.