Pegao de Arroz o Pega (Crispy White Rice) Recipe

Pegao de Arroz is the crusty rice left over at the bottom of the pot after cooking Colombian-style white rice. This rice dish is crispy and absolutely delicious really! Unless you are a Latina, or spend a lot of time with a Latin family, chances are you're not familiar with this home cooked side dish called

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups of water
• Salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in large non stick saucepan. Add the rice and stir it in so that it is well coated by the oil, add the water and bring to a boil.
2. 2Let the water reduce, cover and reduce the temperature to low, and cook for about 20 minutes.
3. 3Raise the heat to medium and cook stirring constantly for about 10 minutes more. Be sure the rice does not burn or overcook. Scrape off the bottom with a spoon a wooden spoon.
4. 4If you want pegao cooked on top, put it into the oven at broil for 5 minutes, watching it closely. Served with a fried egg.