Arroz Con Queso Rice With Cheese Bolivia Recipe

Ingredients for Arroz Con Queso Rice With Cheese Bolivia

• Short Grain Rice
• Queso Fresco
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Red Onion
• 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

How to Make Arroz Con Queso Rice With Cheese Bolivia

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add 1 cup of long-grain white rice, stir, and bring back to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until almost all the water is absorbed. The rice should be slightly wet, not fluffy.
3. While the rice simmers, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1/2 a finely chopped small onion.
4. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned.
5. In a separate small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk until it just begins to simmer.
6. Once the rice is nearly cooked, gently stir in the sautéed garlic and onion mixture and the warmed milk.
7. Add 4 ounces of crumbled Kolla cheese (or queso fresco). Stir constantly over low heat until the cheese is melted and the rice is creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
8. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.