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Imperial Rice
Imperial Rice

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The ingredients needed to cook Imperial Rice:
  1. Use chicken thighs
  2. Use onion, diced. Half will be used in slow cooker and half will be used later in final preparations.
  3. Prepare garlic, minced. Half will be used in slow cooker, the rest in the final preparations.
  4. Use Water
  5. Prepare saffron rice mix
  6. Take mayonnaise (optional)
  7. Take olive oil
  8. Take green bell pepper, diced
  9. Use salt
  10. Prepare pepper
  11. Use dried oregano
  12. Prepare lime juice
  13. Use cooking wine
  14. Get can tomato paste
  15. Use mozzarella cheese
  16. Provide optional garnishes: parsley, pimento slices or olives
Steps to make Imperial Rice:
  1. Imperial rice, or arroz imperial is a staple in the Cuban American community. It is frequently served at South Florida parties and other events. This recipe is for a small portion to serve at home, but can be scaled up to serve larger groups.
  2. In a slow cooker, add 1/2 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and the chicken thighs. Add water to cover the ingredients. Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until chicken is tender.
  3. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with fork. Discard bones, retain the broth. Set aside.
  4. Prepare saffron rice according to package instructions, substituting the broth from the slow cooker for the water, using the specified amount. Alternatively, you can prepare saffron rice from scratch, but using the packaged mix saves time.
  5. Optional: Many people will add mayonnaise to the cooked rice before putting it into the casserole dish. I don't, but I am including this step for those who are so inclined.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F
  7. In a large skillet, add olive oil and turn on low heat. Add green pepper and onion. When onions start to become translucent, add salt, pepper, oregano and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes, then add shredded chicken and lime juice. Saute 2-3 minutes more.
  8. Add cooking wine and tomato paste. Blend with other ingredients. Raise heat and cook until liquids reduce. Remove from heat.
  9. In a casserole dish, add cooked rice. Layer the chicken over the rice. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
  11. Garnish and serve. I prefer parsley, but pimento slices or stuffed olives are more commonly used.

George D. is drinking an Imperial Rice IPA by Durty Bull Brewing Company at Stolen Sun Craft Brewing & Roasting Co. Although arroz imperial is often served as a side dish in Cuba, it is hearty enough to be served as a main dish, on its own, a fact that can be proven just by looking at the extremely long list of ingredients. Recipe and Photo by Jeannette Quiñones. This rice dish includes chicken, stuffed olives and a blend of cheeses. That's why we call it Imperial Rice.

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