Peruvian Green Rice

Step 1

Chop onion and garlic and peel and dice carrot.

Step 2

Add cilantro and broth to your blender and blend until the cilantro is completely liquified.

Step 3

Preheat the Instant Pot or a small saucepan over medium heat and once hot add a drizzle of oil, then fry chopped onion and garlic in it until translucent. Then add ají and stir-fry for a few more seconds.

Step 4

Add rice, cilantro water, and carrots to the onions and stir to combine.

Step 5

Stove-top: bring to a boil and as soon as slightly bubbly, reduce heat to low and immediately cover. Set a timer for 15 minutes.Instant Pot: put on the lid and seal. Set the pot to 3 minutes on high pressure, then wait for full natural pressure release.

Step 6

Add frozen peas and use a spoon or fork to mix in and fluff the rice. Then serve immediately.