Bolivian Arroz con Queso: A Creamy Delight

Experience the comforting flavors of Bolivia with our Arroz con Queso, a simple yet delicious rice dish enriched with melted Asiago cheese. Perfect as a side dish, it complements grilled meats beautifully, while offering a creamy, cheesy texture that's irresistible.

Ingredients

💧 2 cups 500 ml Water
🍚 1 cup 200 gr Short-grain white rice
🥛 1 cup 250 ml Cow's Milk
🧈 1 tablespoon Butter
🧂 Salt, added for flavor
🧀 60 gr Asiago DOP Fiordimaso cheese, cut into small cubes

Instructions

1- Boil Water:

• In a T-Fal pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

2- Prepare Rice:

• Wash 1 cup of rice in a metal bowl until the water runs clear.

3- Cook Rice:

• Add the rice to the boiling water.
• Cover the pot with the T-Fal lid and let it cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

4- Prepare Cheese:

• While the rice cooks, cut Asiago cheese into small cubes and set them aside in a small white bowl.

5- Stir Rice:

• After 5 minutes, uncover the pot, stir the rice with a wooden spoon, then re-cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

6- Check and Adjust:

• Check rice doneness.
• If still firm, add an extra half cup of water and continue cooking until tender.

7- Add Butter:

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted and fully incorporated.

8- Incorporate Milk:

• Pour in 1 cup of milk, stirring continuously until combined.
• Taste and add salt to your liking, remembering the cheese adds additional saltiness.

9- Cook with Milk:

• Cover the pot again and cook for about 7 minutes until the milk has evaporated slightly and the rice becomes creamy.

10- Melt Cheese:
- Turn off the heat, add the cheese cubes, and stir gently until melted and fully mixed with the rice.

11- Serve:
- Plate the Arroz con Queso in a red oval ceramic serving dish and enjoy it with churrasco, asado, or yuca.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 17-22 minutes
Total Time: 22-27 minutes
Servings: Serves approximately 4 as a side dish
Calories per Serving: 220
Protein per Serving: 5g
Fat per Serving: 9g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 27g
Equipment:

• T-Fal Non-stick Pot and Lid
• Knife for cubing cheese
• Metal Bowl for washing rice
• Measuring Cup
• Wooden Spoon
• Metal Spoon for tasting
• Stovetop (Gas burner)
• Red Oval Ceramic Serving Dish

Cooking Tips

• Heat Management: After boiling, lower heat to medium to prevent quick water evaporation.
• Stirring: Regularly stir and cover to achieve an even, creamy consistency.
• Salt Consideration: Add salt sparingly due to the salty nature of cheese.

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