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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Side Dishes » Rice With Coca-cola And Raisins (arroz Con Coca- Cola Y Pasas)

    Rice with Coca-Cola and Raisins (Arroz con Coca- Cola y Pasas)

    Mar 7, 2017 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 27 Comments

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    I posted a rice with cola recipe when I started this blog, as this is one of my favorite side dishes for entertaining. One of my aunts always made this rice for our family parties and I loved it. My husband is not a big fan of raisins and that is why I always made it without the raisins, but yesterday I made it for lunch and I decided to add the raisins...he didn’t complain 🙂 This Rice with Coca- Cola and Raisins (Arroz con Coca- Cola y Pasas) with It is sweet and sticky and delicious.

    Try it.

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    Rice with Coca-Cola and Raisins (Arroz con Coca- Cola y Pasas)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 27 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup long-grain white rice
    • 2 cups Coca-cola
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablet chicken or vegetable bouillon
    • 2 tablespoon butter or oil
    • 3 tablespoon chopped scallions plus more for garnish
    • ½ cup raisins

    Instructions
     

    • Place the rinsed rice in a medium saucepan. Then add the butter, coca-cola, water, chicken or vegetable bouillon, raisins and scallions.
    • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir once, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, remove the pan from the stove and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice using a fork and serve immediately.
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Claudia Medeiros

      October 11, 2009 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      Sure I'll try it ! My husband is mad about Coca-Cola , so I think he'll enjoy this dish 😀
      Thanks for sharing and have a great Sunday 🙂

      Reply
      • Sudie

        February 12, 2019 at 11:20 pm

        5 stars
        Ok I have a new son in law from Columbia trying to find some good recipes. I am German and he likes most of my stuff but I want to make some of his growing up food

        Reply
    2. Kim

      October 11, 2009 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like a fun recipe. I bet it would be sticky and delicious. Coke is used in so many recipes and desserts. Looks so pretty.

      Reply
    3. Haley J.

      October 11, 2009 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried rice cooked with cola before, but I am looking forward to doing so! We adore rice, and new ways of preparing it are fun to try. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Velva

      October 11, 2009 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is like a dessert! Yum!
      Glad to know your new host server is doing well.

      Reply
    5. Erica

      October 11, 2009 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you guys 😉

      Reply
    6. Simply Life

      October 11, 2009 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this looks amazing!

      P.S. I hope you saw I passed on a blogger award to you last week! 🙂

      Reply
    7. DebinHawaii

      October 12, 2009 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      What a unique dish--it sounds like it would be delicious!

      Reply
    8. Sophie

      October 12, 2009 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      The rice looks fab,...euh,..;coca cola??? hahahaha,...but if it tastes fab, why not?!

      Reply
    9. Anna

      October 12, 2009 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      That's totally new to me, looks delicious.

      Reply
    10. Raje

      October 12, 2009 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Rice with Cola! Interesting. Certainly must try it....

      Reply
    11. Erica

      October 12, 2009 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for visiting!

      Reply
    12. Oysterculture

      October 12, 2009 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Here is another wonderful dish to try - cannot wait to check it out. Love the interesting addition of coca-cola.

      Reply
    13. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

      October 12, 2009 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of this! How interesting!

      Reply
    14. Joan Nova

      October 12, 2009 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      I don't drink soda and, yet, I'm really intrigued by this recipe. Though it has the sweet elements in it, you called it a side dish and "I get it". I think it would be great next to ham or pork.

      Reply
    15. DiscoDemolitionDave

      October 14, 2009 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      I may not put in on the side.,
      I think I'll put it under....
      The Red Beans....
      With the Jerk Chicken on Top!

      Thank you Erica

      Reply
    16. Soma

      October 16, 2009 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is one interesting recipe! I have heard things baked with soda, but never heard of being used in cooking this way. Very curious to know what kind of taste it imparts.

      Reply
    17. Erica

      October 17, 2009 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Thank you all for commenting and try this recipe! You are going to love it 🙂

      Reply
    18. Stephanie

      October 27, 2009 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      When my husband first told me about this rice, I thought he was joking!! I am Canadian born from a French Canadian dad and 2nd generation Italian mom, I have never cooked using soft drinks!! Again with your help Erica all these wonderful traditional Colombian dishes are now available with one click. So, I decided tonight I would make this side dish to accompany our steaks, wish me luck!

      Reply
    19. luz

      November 07, 2009 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      yo soy colombiana pero no sabia como hacer esta receta.Bueno por que soy de la costa (cartagena).

      gracias...

      Reply
    20. Alma

      December 14, 2010 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      You know what's funny this is what I call the arroz con coco cause on top of the raisins and coco cola we also use coconut milk my grandma who is from Barranquilla makes it for the holidays it goes good with turkey I know a lot of different variations on this recipe..and although I don't really like raisins this is so good that I eat it with the raisins

      Reply
    21. Johana

      March 02, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hello!! Could you tell me please, what other stuff could go great with this rice? I mean what meat, if it goes with plantain or fries, what vegetables, etc ... Thanks!!

      Reply
    22. Pilli

      September 29, 2011 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,
      Thank you!!!

      I am originally from Colombia. I can't remember the last time that I ate arroz con Coca-cola. I have three kids and we don't drink sodas, but when I mentioned to them this rice they keep asking for it. Well, here I am trying your recipe. I am sure it will be delicious like your pandebonos that I made recently for friends and family.

      Reply
    23. Adriana Jones

      December 31, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      I am sitting with my mother right now checking the "recetas" for tonight dinner NEW YEAR DINNER. We were looking for the ARROZ CON COCA COLA Y PASAS. I personally have not try it yet. My mother loves this recipe and we will make tonight it for my friends ; all of them are from different cultures. i will post the results of my COLOMBIAN DINNER.
      HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!!!.

      Reply
    24. grace

      July 21, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      this is one of the best uses for coca cola that i've seen! the raisins sound like a great addition too. 🙂

      Reply
    25. Javier

      December 06, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe. I made it for a dinner party last week and served it with scallops and it was a hit, every person asked for the recipe.

      Reply
    26. Will

      May 07, 2017 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I 've tried this in Colombia but found that it too sweet for my taste. Others may enjoy though.

      Reply

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