Best Sonoran Rice Recipes

SONORAN RICE

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Rice goes well with chicken or fish. I watched a friend's housekeeper make this. She was from Sonora Mexico.

Provided by Chuckster

Categories Long Grain Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup long grain rice, washed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
7 ounces cans plum tomatoes, chopped,reserving the juice
1/4 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook rice, onion and garlic in oil,preferably in an electric skillet,stirring until rice is lightly browned.
Stir in tomato, Paces,juice from tomato and chicken broth such that you add a total of 2 cups liquid in addition to the Paces.
Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes), without stirring.
Top with cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese before serving.

SONORAN RICE

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This dish makes a mildly flavorful accompaniment to any Mexican dish. From Good Food Magazine May 1988.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring to coat with oil, until rice begins to brown, 5-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin and cook 1 minute longer.
Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with fork and transfer to serving dish.

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