Coca Cola Rice (Sweet and Savory Latin Rice Recipe)
This Coca Cola rice is a sweet and savory Latin side dish made with raisins and toasted almonds. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal.
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 357kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Long Grain Rice
- 1/4 Cup Egg Noodles
- 1/2 Cup Almonds toasted, sliced or slivered
- 1/2 Cup Raisins
- 1 Cup Coca-Cola
- 1 1/4 Cups Water
- 1 Bouillon Cube
- 1 Teaspoon Vegetable Oil or more if needed
- Salt + Pepper to taste
- Green Onion sliced (to garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
- Add the egg noodles and cook until lightly toasted, stirring often (do not burn)
- Add the rice and stir to combine
- Pour in the Coca Cola, water, and bouillon cube. Bring to a boil and adjust seasoning
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10–15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork
- Stir in raisins and almonds
- Garnish with green onions
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
• Use regular Coca-Cola, not diet
• Toast noodles carefully to avoid burning
• Do not overcook the rice to prevent a mushy texture
• Add raisins at the end to keep them plump
• Adjust salt since bouillon already adds seasoning
• Toast noodles carefully to avoid burning
• Do not overcook the rice to prevent a mushy texture
• Add raisins at the end to keep them plump
• Adjust salt since bouillon already adds seasoning
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
