Best Guadalajaran Jalisco Mexican Rice Recipes

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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE



Authentic Mexican Rice image

The BEST, truly authentic Mexican Rice is so easy to make, and a necessary side dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (*)
1/4 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
1 teaspoon garlic (, minced)
1/4 medium onion (, finely diced)
1/4 cup tomato sauce (, or 2 pureed tomatoes*)
2 teaspoons tomato bouillon (granulated, or cubes*)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 carrot (, diced)
1/2 cup peas ((frozen or fresh))
3 cups water
1-3 whole serrano peppers (, optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the rice and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden brown all over (about 10 minutes).
  • Add tomato sauce, garlic, and diced onion to the pan. Stir. Add tomato bullion, salt, carrots, peas, and water (and serrano peppers, if using. They add a little flavor, but not spice.).
  • Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, Sodium 394 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COPYCAT RESTAURANT STYLE MEXICAN RICE



Copycat Restaurant Style Mexican Rice image

This easy to make side dish tastes just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Provided by Danelle

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked white rice
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until just golden. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, pepper and cayenne and cook a few minutes more.
  • Stir in onions and cook until onions are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.

GUADALAJARAN JALISCO MEXICAN RICE



Guadalajaran Jalisco Mexican Rice image

This is an old family recipe passed down from my best friend's mother, who grew up on a ranch in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Provided by commercesd

Categories     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces tomatoes, very ripe and diced or 8 ounces tomato sauce
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 minced garlic cloves, mashed
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
1/4 cup canola oil
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Process tomato with water until pureed and smooth.
  • Rinse rice in a strainer under cold water until it runs clear- about 1 1/2 minutes. Shake to remove excess water.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in heavy skillet about 2 minutes. Cook onion and garlic until golden.
  • Add rice and fry, stirring until light golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato water mixture. Crumble bouillon and sprinkle over rice and water in pan.
  • Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover pan and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes, stirring and checking rice often. Add more water if necessary, but rice is usually done before it sticks to the pan.
  • Stir in cilantro, mix in lime juice and adjust salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.1, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 503, Carbohydrate 90.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 9.6

GUATEMALAN RICE



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My Guatemalan sister-in-law taught me how to make this rice. In Guatemala, it is served with almost any meal, and is accompanied by black beans, salsa, and corn tortillas.

Provided by ruth1234

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 26m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain rice
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced tomato
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped celery
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, and tomato; cook and stir until rice turns light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir water, carrot, celery, and chicken bouillon into the skillet. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 5 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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