Signing you in…

Arroz Con Crema

Arroz Con Crema prepared dish

Arroz con crema is a creamy and flavorful rice dish made with sour cream and a blend of spices. This comforting dish is perfect as a side or main course, offering a rich texture and delightful taste.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, salt, water, fresh cilantro.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup long-grain rice (rinsed)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
  4. Pour in the water, and add salt and black pepper, then bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold in the sour cream until well combined.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

Related recipes by cuisine or ingredients