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    Arroz Quesú

    Creamy white rice cooked with milk and queso paraguayo until soft and comforting — Paraguay’s simple, beloved rice-and-cheese bowl.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Arroz quesú — ‘cheese rice’ — is one of those dishes that’s so simple it barely has a recipe: rice simmered slowly with milk, onion, and queso paraguayo until it turns creamy and softly cheesy. It’s a humble weekday dinner that Paraguayans grow up on, served hot with a little more cheese on top.

    Rice, milk, and cheese — that’s the whole secret

    Slow simmering plumps the rice until it’s soft and almost risotto-like, and the cheese melts into the milky broth for a gentle, savory creaminess. It’s quiet comfort food — plain on the surface, deeply satisfying underneath.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
    2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
    3. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes until the grains turn translucent at the edges.
    4. Pour in the water, add the salt, and bring to a boil; reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
    5. Stir in the milk and half the cheese, and cook uncovered over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until creamy and the rice is very tender.
    6. Season with pepper, spoon into bowls, and top with the remaining cheese; serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use a short- or medium-grain rice for the creamiest result. Arroz quesú thickens as it sits — loosen leftovers with a splash of milk when reheating; it keeps 3 days refrigerated.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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