Mexican Rice Recipe

[Serene]

Rice you'll surely love!

Ingredients:​

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted tomatoes add extra flavor)
• 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:​

1. Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
2. Saute Onions and Garlic: Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add Rice and Toast: Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Simmer: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Avoid stirring the rice too much during this process to prevent it from becoming mushy.
6. Fluff and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Garnish and Serve: Serve the Mexican rice hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Mexican rice as a delicious side dish with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or any Mexican-inspired meal!

 

[chiumui]

This looks delicious! Definitely going to try this recipe next taco night. Quick question - do you ever add any other vegetables to your Mexican rice? I was thinking about throwing in some chopped corn or black beans for some extra color and flavor.

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Thanks for the awesome Mexican rice recipe! Can't wait to try it out; sounds like it's gonna be super tasty and perfect for taco night. Appreciate you sharing it!

 

[culinary_connoisseur]

This recipe thread is making me hungry again...

 

[Stark]

Rice you'll surely love!
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Ingredients:​

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted tomatoes add extra flavor)
• 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:​

1. Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
2. Saute Onions and Garlic: Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add Rice and Toast: Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Simmer: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Avoid stirring the rice too much during this process to prevent it from becoming mushy.
6. Fluff and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Garnish and Serve: Serve the Mexican rice hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Mexican rice as a delicious side dish with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or any Mexican-inspired meal!

I made this Mexican rice last night and it was so flavorful! Perfect side dish for tacos. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Kath_]

This Mexican rice recipe is so vibrant and flavorful, it’s like a fiesta in every bite!