AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE
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
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
MEXICAN RICE
Blending all the ingredients allows room for great variation in vegetables. Jalapeños or other chilies can be added for heat and character. Water can take the place of chicken stock for vegetarians. Canned tomatoes offer a deep flavor, but it is a good way to use up fresh tomatoes that are on the brink, as well.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend vegetables, salt and stock or water together into a mostly smooth purée (a few small pieces of onion and pepper are fine).
- In a large skillet with a tightfitting lid, heat oil. Add rice and toast until it absorbs most of the oil and begins to smell nutty.
- Add blended ingredients, stir gently with a wooden spoon to prevent breaking up the rice too much and bring to a light boil. Cover, reduce heat to the lowest setting possible and cook undisturbed for 17 minutes. Let sit for another 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MOST EXCELLENT MEXICAN RICE
This goes nicely with my Chicken Breasts Con Rajas or any south of the border meal. I have recently been to a talk by Michael Pollan author of "In Defense of Food," who advocates getting away from processed food and today as I was stopping to grab a box of prepackaged Mexican Rice mix I looked at the ingredients and realized this is exactly what he means. This recipe is quick, fresh and definitely not full of preservatives! In a pinch and when tomatoes are out of season, I use canned chopped tomatoes and it still tastes great! Happy Cooking!
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the onion in the oil until tender, but not browned, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and rice and cook another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is pale yellow.
- Add the tomatoes, consomme, cumin and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Cover and simmer over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 834.8, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7
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