Imperial Rice Recipe

Name: Imperial Rice Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes (1-1/2 cups); 1 bay leaf; 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken meat (see notes); 1 cup frozen green peas; 4-3/4 cups chicken broth; 2-1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked); 2 teaspoons bijol (or substitute with cumin); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2/3 to 1 cup mayonnaise; 2-1/2 cups shredded Muenster or Mozzarella cheese; pimientos

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Imperial rice is a Cuban recipe for chicken and rice. It gets layered in a baking dish similar to lasagna. Mayonnaise is an unusual but authentic ingredient for this recipe. The mayonnaise bakes into the rice layer and gives it a rich flavor. The mayonnaise is usually layered on even thicker than we did in this recipe but we opted for extra cheese instead. We simplified this recipe by using pre-cooked chicken. You can purchase a rotisserie chicken or bake and shred some chicken before you get started.

Updated at: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:13:01 GMT