Best Mexican Yellow Rice Recipes

MEXICAN YELLOW RICE AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Bring the vegetable or chicken stock to a boil; stir in the turmeric and brown rice.
• Bring rice to boiling, stir once, lower heat and cook 40 to 45 minutes or until done and liquid has been absorbed, adding more liquid if needed.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, warming slightly.
• To the warmed pan, add the onion, jalapeno, bell peppers, and red pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes or until beginning to brown on the edges, remove from heat.
• Stir the drained beans and cumin into the mixture adding salt to taste.
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes; stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
• To serve, divide the rice into 4 equal portions and place on individual plates.
• Top the rice with bean mixture, sprinkle with cheese and snipped cilantro.
• Serve lime wedges on the side to squeeze over all.

MEXICAN YELLOW RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger meat and drain.
• Add taco seasoning and approximately 1/2 cup water.
• Simmer 10 minutes.
• Cook rice as directed on box (leave water in rice, do not drain).
• Mix cheese and tomatoes and melt in microwave.
• Combine all ingredients, using only a few of the crumbled Doritos.
• Pour into casserole dish and sprinkle remaining Doritos on top of mixture.
• Bake at 325 F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

CRISPY POBLANO CHILES STUFFED WITH BLACK BEAN, PORK, CHEESE YELLOW RICE, AND "BANDERA (MEXICAN FLAG)" SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a fryer to 375 degrees F.
• In a small saute pan coated lightly with oil, saute the black beans and garlic until soft, add the jalapenos, serranos, and saute 2 minutes, add the pork and cook about 8 to 10 minutes on low heat or until cooked through. Set aside and let cool.
• Add the chopped cilantro and cheese. Stuff each chile full. Dip each one in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Plating: On a large plate, ladle each half with the red and green sauces, yin-yang-like, if possible. Place a small mound of rice in the middle of the plate. Top with a poblano chile, drizzle with cilantro crema, and garnish with a cilantro sprig.
• In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, and rice, and whisk in the soda until a pancake batter consistency is achieved.
• Transfer all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a saucepan, coated lightly with oil, add the onions and garlic and sweat until soft. Add the jalapenos, bell pepper, cinnamon, season, and stock. Reduce by 50 percent then transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth and check for seasoning.
• Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until needed.

MEXICAN YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a heat-proof bowl and pour enough boiling water to cover. Let rice stand 20 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cool water. Drain again.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the achiote powder and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the minced onion and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
• Stir in the rice, toss to coat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. (The rice will want to stick to the bottom of the pan, so scrape it up using a metal spatula.).
• Pour in the broth, mix well and bring rice to a boil.
• Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer 25-30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Just before serving, add the minced jalapeno if using, season to taste with salt. Transfer the rice to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.