MEXICAN RICE

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This is my mothers recipe. Make sure to use a generic brand white rice. It may look runny at first but once it cools it thickens.

Provided by Jan 7

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 39m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white rice (uncooked)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (Swanson Brand)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
2 -3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 chopped onion
1/8-1/4 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped fresh tomato
6 -7 teaspoons tomato sauce
1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Crush garlic and cumin together in mocajete.
  • Add small amount of chicken broth to mocajete.
  • Place oil in pan. Add rice and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add onion and bell pepper to pan.
  • Saute a few minutes, then add the fresh tomatoes and cook a few more minutes.
  • Add the liquid from the mocajete to the pan with the rest of the chicken broth.Add a small amount of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, add frozen peas.
  • Cover and simmer on medium to low flame until liquid is absorbed.
  • enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 558.9, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 6.4

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