MEXICAN RICE

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Authentic. Posting here to have on hand :)

Provided by D Courtney

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz tomatoes
1 medium onion
3 medium jalepenos
2 c long grain rice, uncooked
1/3 c canola oil
1 lime
4 minced garlic cloves
2 c chicken broth
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Process/blend tomatoes and chopped onion to make a total of 2 cups. Mince the jalepenos. Rinse rice in cold water. Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep cast iron skillet. Stir fry the rice for 6-8 minutes, making sure it does not burn. Add the minced garlic and 2 chopped jalepenos. Stir in broth, pureed tomato mixture, tomato paste, and salt. Heat to boiling. Cover the pan and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Stir after 15 minutes. Remove and stir in the cilantro, the other chopped jalepeno, and place the lime in wedges on the top.

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