Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb fresh poblano chiles (4), seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Puree chiles, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and 1/2 cup broth in a blender until smooth as possible.
  • Cook rice in oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add puree and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until liquid is evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add salt and remaining 2 1/4 cups broth, then simmer, uncovered until steam holes appear in rice, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cover pan and cook over very low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.