Cotija Rice Recipe (with Garlic and Butter)
This cheesy Cotija Rice recipe is warmth and comfort by the spoonful. I’m disclosing that because I know the push for weekly rice is real in life for many; so a variation helps that's naturally gluten free, helps! Make this tasty rice in an instant pot or on the stove with our step-by-step instructions.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 149kcal
Equipment
- Instant pot or pan
- Knife
- Bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice
- 2 tsp Butter ghee or oil as substitute
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup broth of choice chicken or vegetable, low salt
- 1 garlic clove split, whole or minced (see notes)
- 1 tsp sea salt or .5 tsp for light salt
- 3 tbsp grated Cotija Cheese
- optional: fresh or frozen corn
Instructions
To make the cheesy cotija rice
- Gather ingredients and rinse the rice. Drain any water.
- Turn Instant Pot on to saute on medium setting and butter, once melted, quickly add the rice and stir it in frequently so it begins to coat and toast.
- Turn saute setting to off.
- Add remaining ingredients, Except the Cotija, to the pot (the cotija will be the last step).
- Mix well and turn manual setting to ON for 6 minutes (disable the "Keep Warm" button).
- Cover and lock instant pot lid and seal venting. Set timer.
- Once timer sounds off allow natural release for 3-5 minutes then safely manually release pressure.
- Once pressure valve drops. Carefully and with a towel remove lid and cover top of pot with kitchen towel. Let cool for 10 minutes. Break up the rice, and sprinkle in Cotija Cheese, fluff gently a few times.
- Tip: It's optional to remove the inner pot from the unit, just be careful when removing. I find hat removing it is helpful with speedying up the cool time process.
Notes
Recipe yield: 3 cups cooked rice, 6 – 1/2 cup servings.
Storage: Eat fresh for best taste. Store in a food-safe container with a lid. Properly stored rice will last in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Green Garnish used in this rice is thin sliced green onions, it's our favorite when available!
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.3mg