Mexican Rice - Arroz Mexicano

Izandro
Izandro @Izandro

This is one recipe that is in constant use in my household. It is often one of the first dishes to disappear at our get-togethers. It is a simple recipe and is easily modifiable. It is lightly flavored with tomato, but has plenty of other spices going on. I prefer basmati rice because of the texture and fragrance, but use whatever rice you happen to have on hand. It'll be a sure success!

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Ingredients

55 mins
8 servings
  1. 2 cupbasmati rice (rinsed, soaked)
  2. 8 oztomato sauce
  3. 3 cupvegetable broth
  4. 1 largetomato (chopped)
  5. 4scallions (roughly chopped)
  6. 1 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  7. 1/2 tspground cumin
  8. 1/2 tspground coriander seeds
  9. 1/2 tsporegano
  10. 1 1/2 tspsalt (or more to taste)
  11. 1/2 tspfreshly ground pepper
  12. 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  13. 1serrano chile (minced; optional)

Cooking Instructions

55 mins
  1. 1

    Rinse the basmati rice with cool water until the water runs clear. Place in a large bowl with plenty of cool water and let soak for 30 minutes. Drain.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add rice and coat well with the oil. Toast for a few minutes until rice begins to brown.

  3. 3

    Add fresh chopped tomato (and optional minced serrano). Sauté until tomato has softened.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato sauce, broth and all the spices. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to heat to low. Simmer on low for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Test a grain to make sure it is cooked thoroughly. If need, extend cooking time by 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Once cooked through, open the lid and scatter chopped scallions evenly over the top of the rice. Replace the lid and let stand for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Gently fluff the rice and mix the wilted scallions in well. Don't mix aggressively or the grains will mash. Let stand for a minimum of 5 minutes so excess moisture will evaporate.

  8. 8

    Serve and enjoy! Goes great with thinly sliced scallions on top!

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Devoted to showing the diverse range of vegetarian ingredients and dishes!My recipes are versatile and easily modifiable. I particularly enjoy creating vegetarian and vegan versions of traditional Hispanic dishes!Feel free to contact me for any requests, questions or suggestions. Check out my blog!
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