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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.
Ingredients
(4 servings)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Coca-cola
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablet chicken or vegetable bouillon
- 2 tablespoon butter or oil
- 3 tablespoon chopped scallions, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup raisins
Directions
- 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.
Claudia Medeiros says
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 🙂
Kim says
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.
Haley J. says
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!
Velva says
This is like a dessert! Yum!
Glad to know your new host server is doing well.
Erica says
Thank you guys 😉
Simply Life says
Oh this looks amazing!
P.S. I hope you saw I passed on a blogger award to you last week! 🙂
DebinHawaii says
What a unique dish–it sounds like it would be delicious!
Sophie says
The rice looks fab,…euh,..;coca cola??? hahahaha,…but if it tastes fab, why not?!
Anna says
That’s totally new to me, looks delicious.
Raje says
Rice with Cola! Interesting. Certainly must try it….
Erica says
Thank you everyone for visiting!
Oysterculture says
Here is another wonderful dish to try – cannot wait to check it out. Love the interesting addition of coca-cola.
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen says
I have never heard of this! How interesting!
Joan Nova says
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.
DiscoDemolitionDave says
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
Soma says
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.
Erica says
Thank you all for commenting and try this recipe! You are going to love it 🙂
Stephanie says
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!
luz says
yo soy colombiana pero no sabia como hacer esta receta.Bueno por que soy de la costa (cartagena).
gracias…
Alma says
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
Johana says
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!!
Pilli says
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.
Adriana Jones says
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!!!!!!.
grace says
this is one of the best uses for coca cola that i’ve seen! the raisins sound like a great addition too. 🙂
Javier says
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.
Will says
I ‘ve tried this in Colombia but found that it too sweet for my taste. Others may enjoy though.