Arroz Mexicano, Foolproof Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Arroz Mexicano, Foolproof Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, vine ripe; 4 cups chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, finely diced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 cups medium grain rice, uncooked; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 serrano chili, WHOLE; 2 tablespoons tomato paste, see NOTE (optional); 1/4 cup green peas, fresh or thawed frozen

Servings: persons

3 tomatoes, vine ripe
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cups medium grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 serrano chili, WHOLE
2 tablespoons tomato paste, see NOTE (optional)
1/4 cup green peas, fresh or thawed frozen

1
Cut the tomatoes in half, and squeeze slightly to remove the seeds. Add the tomatoes and 2 cups of broth to a blender and puree.
2
Strain the tomato mixture through a sieve into a bowl and reserve the liquid. Add enough extra broth to make 4 cups of liquid.
3
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and saute for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4
Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
5
Stir in the uncooked rice and cook until slightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the tomato broth mixture, stir and bring to boil.
7
Add the salt, bay leaf, and the WHOLE serrano chile. NOTE: For a deeper colored rice, stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste when adding the salt, bay leaf and serrano chile.
8
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
9
Scatter the peas over the top of the rice, cover, and let the rice stand 5 minutes.
10
Fluff the rice with a fork, and remove the chile. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes, vine ripe, 4 cups chicken broth, divided, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arroz Mexicano, Foolproof 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 Mexicano, Foolproof Mexican Rice

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