The cheese rice or kesú rice is a typical dish from Paraguayan cuisine and is eaten quite frequently throughout the country. This simple dish is nothing more than a mixture of rice with Paraguayan cheese or another creamy cheese. It works perfectly as a side for red and white meats, including fish.
The cheese rice or kesú rice is a typical dish from Paraguayan cuisine and is eaten quite frequently throughout the country.
This simple dish is nothing more than a mixture of rice with Paraguayan cheese or another creamy cheese.
It works perfectly as a side for red and white meats, including fish.
Paraguayan Cheese Rice
Ingredients
1 onion
2 tablespoons of lard
1 ½ cups of water
1 cup of white rice
3 tablespoons of cream cheese
1 cup of milk
150 grams of Paraguayan cheese
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the cheese rice, first chop the onion into small cubes.
Step 2 : Then, melt the lard in a saucepan and sauté the onions until they become crystalized.
Step 3 : Next, add the water and let it come to a boil.
Step 4 : Meanwhile, wash the rice under running water until it runs clear.
Step 5 : Once the water is boiling, add the rice to the saucepan with the onion and cook on low heat, checking every 3 minutes to prevent sticking.
Step 6 : Meanwhile, heat the milk and add it gradually to the rice once the water has evaporated.
Step 7 : Cook for approximately 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 8 : Later, add the cubed cheeses, mix everything, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 9 : Finally, serve the cheese rice and enjoy this delicious dish.
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