Arroz a La Mexicana (Mexican Rice) Recipe

Name: Arroz a La Mexicana (Mexican Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups rice; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups beef stock; 1 ½ cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped or 1 ½ cups canned tomatoes; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup green peas (frozen or fresh cooked); salt & freshly ground black pepper; chili pepper, flowers (fresh, hot chili peppers, sliced from the tip to the stem into 4 or 5 sections and immersed in cold); fresh coriander or parsley sprig; 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups rice
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups beef stock
1 ½ cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped or 1 ½ cups canned tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup green peas (frozen or fresh cooked)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
chili pepper, flowers (fresh, hot chili peppers, sliced from the tip to the stem into 4 or 5 sections and immersed in cold)
fresh coriander or parsley sprig
1 large avocado, peeled and sliced

1
Puree the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the stock in an electric blender or food processor.
2
Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the rice until it turns golden.
3
Add the tomato puree, remaining stock, and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cover until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed (about 15 minutes).
5
Mix in the peas and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed.
6
Garnish with the optional garnishes.

987

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rice, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups beef stock, and more.

Yes, Arroz a La Mexicana (Mexican Rice) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arroz a La Mexicana (Mexican Rice)

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