Classic Mexican Rice Recipe

Name: Classic Mexican Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons lard; 2 garlic cloves; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 lb tomatoes, finely diced (2 medium tomatoes); 1 carrot, finely diced; 3 cups chicken broth (preferably home made); salt, to taste; 1/2 cup green peas; 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup raw rice
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons lard
2 garlic cloves
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb tomatoes, finely diced (2 medium tomatoes)
1 carrot, finely diced
3 cups chicken broth (preferably home made)
salt, to taste
1/2 cup green peas
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced (optional)

1
Covere the rice in hot water and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
2
Rub the rice,squeezing it to extract the starch.Drain,discarding the water.
3
Rinse the rice in cold water,drain thoroughly ,and spread out on a cookie sheet or towel to dry for about one hour.
4
Smash the garlic with the back of a knife and work to a paste.Chop/dice all vegetables according to the sizes indicated.
5
Heat the oil in amedium pot over medium heat.Add the rice and fry,stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.Reduce the heat slightly ,add the garlic.and onion,and continue frying until the onion is tender,being carefull that it doesn't burn.
6
Add the tomatoes,including all of their juices and the carrots.Cook until the tomato begins to soften.
7
Add 1 cup of the broth,increase heat ,bringing to a simmer and cook,uncovered,until the broth is absorbed.
8
Add the remaining broth,salt to taste,and the peas.Simmer for 3-5 minutes,or until most of the broth is absorbed.
9
Cover,reduce the heat to low,and cook for 30 minutes.All of the liquid should now have been absorbed.
10
Stir in cilantro,if desired.Serve hot.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raw rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons lard, 2 garlic cloves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Classic Mexican Rice falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Mexican Rice

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