Buttery Hominy Rice with Cilantro (Rice Cooker or Stovetop)
Buttery rice meets golden hominy and fresh cilantro in this versatile side dish. Cook it in a rice cooker or on the stovetop--pairs beautifully with grilled meats.
10
servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups (370 g) Jasmine, Basmati, or long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) olive or avocado oil
- 3 cups (705 g) chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces (411 g) golden hominy, drained
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
- ½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Pour 2 cups Jasmine, Basmati, or long grain rice into a sieve and run water over it until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
- Toast Rice: Heat 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil in a rice cooker pan (or medium saucepan) over medium-high heat. Add rice to the pan. Stir until it begins to turn golden brown.
- Add Broth: Add 3 cups chicken broth to the rice and set your rice machine for the normal white rice cycle. If you are cooking on a range, bring the broth to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cover.
- Cook: Set the rice cooker to the white rice cycle, or follow package directions for stovetop cooking. Let rest 15 minutes off heat.
- Finish: Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in 14.5 ounces golden hominy, drained, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped just before serving.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1 | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg