Classic Red Rice Recipe

Name: Classic Red Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes in juice, drained; 3 tablespoons chopped white onion; 2 small garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup corn oil; 1 cup medium-grain white rice; 1 cup hot water; 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch pieces; 1/3 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen; 1/3 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen; 6 fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen twine; 2 to 3 serrano chiles , halved lengthwise; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes in juice, drained
3 tablespoons chopped white onion
2 small garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup corn oil
1 cup medium-grain white rice
1 cup hot water
1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1/3 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen
1/3 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen
6 fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen twine
2 to 3 serrano chiles , halved lengthwise
1 teaspoon salt

1
Puree tomatoes, onion, and garlic in blender until smooth.
2
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Add rice; stir until rice is pale golden, about 1 minute.
4
Stir in tomato puree, then 1 cup hot water, carrot, peas, corn, cilantro sprigs, chiles, and salt.
5
Bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
7
Uncover and cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.
8
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
9
Discard cilantro and chiles.
10
Fluff rice with fork.

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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: 1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes in juice, drained, 3 tablespoons chopped white onion, 2 small garlic cloves, peeled, 1/4 cup corn oil, and more.

Yes, Classic Red 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 Red Rice

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